AFC Champions League: Mumbai City vs FC Nassaji Live Updates

7:00 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Mumbai City FC vs FC Nassaji match in the AFC Champions League 2023-24. The kick-off is just 30 minutes away! I am your host Aishwarya Chakraborty and will keep you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

AFC Champions League: Mumbai City vs FC Nassaji - Build-up

The AFC Champions League (ACL) is once again upon us, and fans are eagerly anticipating the clash between Mumbai City FC and Nassaji Mazandaran in Group D. The stage is set at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune, where these two footballing giants of their respective countries will lock horns. This encounter promises to be a spectacle of skill, strategy, and sheer determination as both teams vie for a place in the knockouts of the premier club competition in Asia.

The Stakes:

Mumbai City FC:

Mumbai City FC, the reigning Indian Super League (ISL) champions, come into this ACL campaign with high hopes. This is their second appearance in the ACL, and they are determined to make a mark on the continental stage. The stakes are sky-high for the Indian outfit as they aim to showcase their prowess and prove that they can compete with some of the best teams in Asia. A strong performance in the ACL would not only bolster their reputation but also boost the morale of Indian football as a whole.

Nassaji Mazandaran

Nassaji Mazandaran, an Iranian club based in Qa’em Shahr, Mazandaran had a very average start this season in the Persian Gulf Pro League. The team would surely look to start their ACL campaign on a winning note when they face the Islanders and better their form in both domestic league and the Asian competition.

Team News

Mumbai City have not reported any injuries ahead of their season opener. Des Buckingham will have a full squad at his disposal for the season opener.

Whereas, on the the other hand Mehdi Rahmati is dealt with a blow as their latest recruit, Alla Abbas the Iraqi international has been reportedly denied Indian visa and is unavailable for the game and Ahad Jamshidi another attacker of Nassaji will not come to Pune for ACL game due to injury.