East Bengal FC will travel to Meghalaya to face Shillong Lajong in the Durand Cup 2024 quarterfinal on August 21st. The match comes after their final group stage encounter against Mohun Bagan was abandoned due to security concerns, resulting in a point for each team.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant, the 2023-24 Indian Super League (ISL) Shield winners, will face Al-Wakrah SC of Qatar, Iran’s Tractor FC, and FC Ravshan of Tajikistan in Group A of the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Two. The tournament features 32 clubs divided into eight groups with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stages. East Bengal FC, the 2024 Kalinga Super Cup champion, lost its Champions League Two qualifying round match and will now compete in the AFC Challenge League.
East Bengal FC, the Kolkata giant, will face Altyn Asyr from Turkmenistan in a crucial preliminary round match of the AFC Champions League 2 on August 14th. A victory against Altyn Asyr will secure their spot in the group stage of the prestigious Asian competition. This is East Bengal’s chance to make their mark on the continental stage after securing a berth through their Super Cup victory.
East Bengal FC, aiming to make a comeback to the international stage after a long hiatus, will face Turkmenistan’s Altyn Asyr FC in a crucial AFC Champions League 2 preliminary tie at the Salt Lake Stadium. Despite facing a tough opponent, East Bengal is determined to qualify for the group league stage under the guidance of coach Carles Cuadrat. The match will be a test for the team’s newly assembled squad, which is still in its pre-season training phase.
East Bengal FC has secured the services of their star defender Hijazi Maher for the next two seasons. The Jordanian center-back, who was instrumental in the team’s Kalinga Super Cup victory, has signed an extension until the end of the 2025-26 season.
