AFC Cup 2023-24: Mohun Bagan vs Bashundhara Kings Live Updates

Published at :October 25, 2023 at 1:30 AM

Modified at :October 25, 2023 at 1:30 AM

7:30 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Mohun Bagan vs Bashundhara Kings match in the AFC Cup 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 Cup 2023-24: Mohun Bagan vs Bashundhara Kings - Build-up

Mohun Bagan Super Giant looks to continue their dominant run in the 2023-24 AFC Cup when they face Bangladeshi giants Bashundhara Kings at the Kalinga Stadium, Odisha on 24 October.

The Mariners have been forced to play one of their ‘home’ games away from Kolkata but will look to maintain their impressive form after the October international break.

Bashundhara Kings are looking to produce something surprising to oust the Mariners and return home with a positive result to keep their hopes of getting into the knockout rounds alive.

Mohun Bagan SG are flying high on form and have not lost a single game in any competition since their Kolkata Derby loss to East Bengal in the Durand Cup back in August. Juan Ferrando is utilizing his strong squad depth well and is benefitting from the admirable chemistry formed between his players.

Coming off their hard-fought win over Odisha FC, Bashundhara Kings might be cautiously optimistic about their chances of getting a result against the Mariners. The Kings have dominated the Bangladesh Premier League for the last three years but found the continental games to be a totally different ball game.

Mohun Bagan SG will still be without rapid winger Ashique Kuruniyan, who is expected to be out for the majority of the season due to a knee injury. A number of their players were involved in the international break, but fortunately for Ferrando, the rest of his squad is fit.

Bashundhara Kings are likely to bring a strong squad to India for this upcoming game. This will be one that is packed with foreign players because of the new AFC Cup laws allowing more foreign stars to feature for their teams.