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East Bengal Secures Historic Back-To-Back Champions League Berth
East Bengal FC’s women’s team earned a place in the AFC Women’s Champions League Group Stage.
This is the second year in a row that the club has qualified.
No other Indian club has achieved this before.
East Bengal beat Sabah FA of Malaysia by two goals to nil.
Olivia Anokye scored the first goal in the second half.
Soumya Guguloth scored the second goal near the end of the match.
East Bengal won all its matches in Group A. The next stage will be played from November 1 to 7, and the opponents will be decided in a September 3 draw.
East Bengal FC became the first Indian club to qualify for back-to-back AFC Women’s Champions League Group Stages.
The Moshal Girls defeated Malaysia’s Sabah FA 2-0 at Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu.
Olivia Anokye scored in the 67th minute before Soumya Guguloth added a late second goal.
East Bengal topped Group A with maximum points after also beating Rajshahi Stars FC 4-0 and Rovers FC 12-0.
The 2026-27 Group Stage will run from November 1-7, with the draw scheduled for September 3.
- Who
- East Bengal FC’s women’s team, Sabah FA, Olivia Anokye and Soumya Guguloth.
- What
- East Bengal FC qualified for the AFC Women’s Champions League Group Stage for a second consecutive time.
- Where
- East Bengal defeated Sabah FA at Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu.
- When
- The qualification was secured on Sunday; the 2026-27 Group Stage is scheduled for November 1-7, with the draw on September 3.
- Why
- East Bengal advanced by winning Group A with maximum points after three victories.
Key facts
- Qualification record
- First Indian club to reach the AFC Women’s Champions League Group Stage in back-to-back seasons
- Final qualifier result
- East Bengal FC 2-0 Sabah FA
- Group position
- First place in Group A with maximum points
- Other qualifier victories
- 4-0 against Rajshahi Stars FC and 12-0 against Rovers FC
- Goalscorers
- Olivia Anokye, 67th minute; Soumya Guguloth, 87th minute
- Group Stage dates
- November 1-7, 2026-27 competition
- Draw date
- September 3
Sources
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