Mohun Bagan SG & FC Goa Set for AFC Champions League Two 2025–26 Group Stage Battles
Indian football fans are in for a thrilling continental season as Mohun Bagan Super Giant and FC Goa gear up to represent the nation in the AFC Champions League Two 2025–26 group stage.
Mohun Bagan SG booked their spot in the prestigious competition by lifting the Indian Super League 2024–25 Shield, securing direct entry into the group stage. On the other hand, FC Goa’s journey came through the Super Cup 2024–25 victory, which granted them a place in the AFC Champions League Two preliminary round. Just three days ago, the Gaurs sealed their spot in the group stage after a hard-fought win over Omani side Al Seeb in the playoff.
Group Details:
Mohun Bagan SG – Group C
Sepahan SC (Iran), Al Hussein SC (Jordan), Mohun Bagan Super Giant (India), Ahal FC (Turkmenistan)
FC Goa – Group D
Al Nassr Club (Saudi Arabia) (Cristiano Ronaldo’s club), Al Zawraa SC(Iraq), FC Istiklol(Tajikistan), FC Goa(India).
One of the biggest attractions of this season’s AFC Champions League Two will be the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner and global football icon, whose club Al Nassr will face FC Goa twice in the group stage. This marks a rare opportunity for Indian football fans to witness one of the sport’s all-time greats in a competitive fixture on Indian soil when Al Nassr visits Goa in October.
FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez, who took charge of the club with a vision to take them back to the continental stage, has already made an impact by guiding the Gaurs to Super Cup glory and a playoff victory over Al Seeb. Known for his tactical discipline and ability to bring the best out of young Indian players, Marquez will now face his biggest challenge yet, competing against some of Asia’s most star-studded squads.
For the second consecutive time Mohun Bagan Super Giant participating the AFC Champions League Two group stage is another step in their bid to establish themselves as a dominant force in Asian football. The Mariners boast one of the strongest squads in Indian football, Fresh from winning the ISL double championship, they carry momentum and confidence into the competition. Mohun Bagan will rely on their depth, attacking power, and home support at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. The Mariners passionate fanbase, known for creating electric atmospheres, will be crucial in making Kolkata a fortress during the group stage.
With Mohun Bagan SG facing top-tier opposition from Iran, Jordan, and Turkmenistan, and FC Goa set to battle Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr alongside strong clubs from Iraq and Tajikistan, Indian football will witness two parallel continental journeys. Both teams will aim not only to make their mark in Asia but also to push for knockout stage qualification, bringing pride to Indian football fans.
The stage is set, the fixtures are confirmed, and countdown is began, Asia awaits the Mariners and the Gaurs.
AFC Champions League Two Fixtures – Group C (Mohun Bagan SG)
16 Sep 2025
Mohun Bagan SG vs Ahal FC – 19:15, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
30 Sep 2025
Sepahan SC vs Mohun Bagan SG – 19:30, Naghsh-e-Jahan Stadium, Isfahan.
21 Oct 2025
Al Hussein SC vs Mohun Bagan SG – 21:15, Amman International Stadium, Amman.
4 Nov 2025
Mohun Bagan SG vs Al Hussein SC – 19:15, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
25 Nov 2025
Ahal FC vs Mohun Bagan SG – TBC, Venue TBC
23 Dec 2025
Mohun Bagan SG vs Sepahan SC – 19:15, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
AFC Champions League Two Fixtures – Group D (FC Goa)
17 Sep 2025
FC Goa vs Al Zawraa SC – 19:15, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa.
1 Oct 2025
FC Istiklol vs FC Goa – 18:45, Hisor Central Stadium, Hisor.
22 Oct 2025
FC Goa vs Al Nassr – 19:15, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa.
5 Nov 2025
Al Nassr vs FC Goa – 21:15, King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh.
26 Nov 2025
Al Zawraa SC vs FC Goa – 19:00, Al Zawraa Stadium, Baghdad.
24 Dec 2025
FC Goa vs FC Istiklol – 21:30, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa.
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