Top three East Bengal players to watch out for against Al-Seeb in AFC Champions League Two 2026-27 clash

East Bengal to face Al-Seeb in Oman in crucial ACL Two 2026-27 away match.

East Bengal FC are gearing up for another crucial continental challenge on October 27, 2026, when they will face Al-Seeb Club, the reigning champion of the Oman Professional League. The match will be played at the Al Seeb Stadium, Seeb, Oman at 9:30 PM IST in the AFC Champions League Two 2026-27 campaign.

This is a must-win away fixture for the Torchbearers if they are to keep their hopes of progressing in the tournament alive. The match will be followed by the return leg, which will be a home fixture for the Moshal Brigade, scheduled for November 3, 2026, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Bidhannagar, India, at 7:15 PM IST.

After a 2-2 tie with Jordan’s Al-Hussein SC and a close 2-3 loss to Iraq’s Al-Shorta SC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, the Red & Gold Brigade had a challenging start to their continental campaign.

Antonio Lopez Habas’ team showed off their attacking potential despite the dismal outcome against Al-Shorta, with David Lalhlansanga scoring twice in the first half. Nevertheless, the Torchbearers only had one point from their first two games due to costly defensive errors in the second halves of their 2 games.

East Bengal must play well away from home in order to stay alive in the contention for the knockout stages. Al-Seeb, on the other hand, will try to challenge the Indian Super League winners by taking advantage of their home field.

The top three East Bengal players to keep an eye on when they meet Al-Seeb Club in the AFC Champions League Two 2026–27 match in Oman are listed below.

1. Anwar Ali

Anwar Ali will be one of the key players for the Red & Gold Brigade in this crucial must-win clash against Al-Seeb. He will need to be at his best to keep the Oman side’s attacking threats under control.

The Torchbearers will have a better chance of securing a positive result if the centre-back and his defensive partner, Diego Živulić, maintain their discipline at the back.

Anwar will need to coordinate effectively with his defensive partners, as Al-Seeb possess the attacking quality and experience to punish defensive errors on their home turf. Defensive lapses and lapses in concentration have already cost East Bengal dearly in their previous two matches, against Al-Hussein and Al-Shorta, where they surrendered advantageous positions despite being in a position to win both games.

Anwar will be a key figure in dealing with aerial duels and dangerous deliveries into the penalty area. His distribution will be equally important for Habas and his side. East Bengal will look to build attacks from the back whenever possible, and the centre-back’s ability to play accurate forward passes could help the team bypass Al-Seeb’s initial press.

2. Dani Ramírez

When East Bengal take on Oman’s Al-Seeb in this all-important, must-win AFC Champions League Two clash, Dani Ramírez could prove to be one of their most influential players. The Spanish attacking midfielder poses a constant threat in the final third, thanks to his exceptional technical ability and knack for finding spaces between the opposition’s defensive and midfield lines.

Expectations will be high for East Bengal’s in-form midfielder, who scored a well-taken goal after a rebound from Edmund Lalrindika’s initial effort in the opening group-stage match against Al-Hussein SC, which ended in a 2-2 draw.

He also impressed against Al-Shorta, contributing to East Bengal’s attacking play. Ramírez has continued his impressive form in the Indian Super League, scoring in each of the last two matches for East Bengal FC.

Ramírez is arguably one of East Bengal’s most experienced creative options, and he will need to thrive under pressure. He must be intelligent with his link-up play, find teammates in space and keep Al-Seeb’s defenders guessing with his movement and passing.

Ultimately, Ramírez will need to make the most of his chances, whether by finishing clinically or creating clear-cut opportunities for his teammates. His creativity and attacking influence could prove vital as East Bengal pursue a crucial away victory against Al-Seeb, the reigning champions of the Oman Professional League, in their bid to revive their continental campaign.

3. Aké Arnaud Loba

East Bengal might be able to defeat Al-Seeb away from home with the help of Aké Loba’s attacking potency. The Ivorian forward provides directness, speed, and toughness in the final third.

He scored a brace against Inter Kashi in the ongoing ISL 2026–27 season and helped create several goal scoring opportunities in both matches against Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi. For Habas, Aké Loba could be an ideal attacking option in the final third, especially in a match where East Bengal will be keen to convert their chances into goals.

In their previous outing against Al-Shorta SC, the Torchbearers failed to capitalise on their lead despite David Lalhlansanga’s brace, eventually suffering a 3-2 defeat at home. East Bengal also squandered several clear-cut one-on-one opportunities in that encounter.

Loba will therefore be expected to make the most of his chances and provide the clinical finishing that Habas and his team need to secure a crucial victory.

Loba’s mobility might give the assault a new angle. He may provide Ramírez and the other attacking midfielders greater room to play by pushing the opposition’s defensive line and making runs into dangerous areas. Clinical finishing could mean the difference between collecting a point and winning a crucial game against a home team.

Aké Loba has the potential to play a pivotal role in East Bengal’s quest to restart their continental campaign if he can combine his physical attributes with efficient movement and finishing.

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