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In the AFC Cup 2023-24 South Asia zone playoff encounter, Indian football club Mohun Bagan Super Giant is set to face off against Bangladeshi contenders Dhaka Abahani. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on Tuesday. The victor of this contest will secure a coveted spot in the AFC Cup 2023-24 group stage. Here are all the details of the Mohun Bagan vs Dhaka Abahani AFC Cup Playoff match.
The forthcoming clash between Mohun Bagan and Dhaka Abahani in the South Asia zone playoffs will be available for live streaming within India. The kickoff time for the AFC Cup event is slated for 7:00 PM IST.
How did Mohun Bagan and Dhaka Abahani reach here?
Having secured their place in the AFC Cup 2023-24 qualifiers by clinching victory in the Indian Super League 2022-23 and subsequently triumphing over Hyderabad FC in May, Mohun Bagan SG arrives well-prepared. Notably, they recently netted a 3-1 triumph over Nepal's Machhindra FC in the preliminary qualifying round, with new signings Anwar Ali and Jason Cummings making their mark.
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On the opposite side, Dhaka Abahani earned their slot in the AFC Cup 2023-24 preliminary stage by finishing as runners-up in the 2021-22 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Their journey continues after prevailing over Club Eagles from the Maldives with a score of 2-1 in the preliminary round, setting the stage for a showdown against Mohun Bagan SG.
History of Mohun Bagan vs Dhaka Abahani
A familiar scenario is as Mohun Bagan SG (formerly known as ATK Mohun Bagan) and Dhaka Abahani met at the same juncture the previous year. A decisive 3-1 triumph for Mohun Bagan at Salt Lake Stadium propelled them into the main round. Having excelled in the previous season's AFC Cup group stage, Mohun Bagan SG found their journey cut short at the inter-zone semi-finals.
It's worth noting that another ISL club, Odisha FC, reigning champions of the Indian Super Cup, have already secured their place in the AFC Cup 2023-24 group stages.
How to watch Mohun Bagan vs Dhaka Abahani AFC Cup Playoff match LIVE?
For viewers in India looking to catch the live action of the Mohun Bagan vs Dhaka Abahani AFC Cup 2023-24 football match, exclusive live streaming will be provided on Mohun Bagan Super Giant's Facebook page for subscribed users. Regrettably, no television broadcast of the match will be available on any Indian TV channel.