– East Bengal qualified for the AFC Champions League 2 2024-25 preliminary stage after winning the Kalinga Super Cup 2024 by defeating Odisha FC 3-2 in the final.
– East Bengal will face Altyn Asyr in an AFC Champions League 2 preliminary play-off match on August 14 in Kolkata.
– The Kalinga Super Cup secured an Indian berth in the ACL 2, but East Bengal will have to compete in the preliminary stage to advance to the group stage.
– East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant are the two Indian clubs who have qualified for the ACL 2 2024-25 competition.
– Altyn Asyr, East Bengal’s opponent, is a dominant team in Turkmen football and has been consistent in continental club competitions.
– The match between East Bengal and Altyn Asyr will be telecast live on Zee 24 Ghanta TV channel and live streaming will be available on Zee 24 Ghanta’s YouTube channel.