East Bengal FC are set to begin their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27 preliminary stage campaign on Monday, aiming to secure a place in the group stage for the second consecutive season.
The Moshal Girls earned their continental spot after winning the 2025-26 Indian Women’s League. The upcoming campaign will be East Bengal’s second appearance in an AFC competition.
East Bengal created history last season by progressing beyond the preliminary stage and becoming the first Indian club to win an AFC Women’s Champions League group-stage match. They will now look to build on that historic run.
Drawn in Group A, East Bengal will face Sabah FA of Malaysia, Rovers FC of Guam and Bangladesh’s Rajshahi Stars FC.
Match Schedule
August 17, Monday: East Bengal FC vs Rajshahi Stars FC — 1:30 PM
August 20, Thursday: Rovers FC vs East Bengal FC — 1:30 PM
August 23, Sunday: East Bengal FC vs Sabah FA — 5:30 PM
East Bengal FC Squad
Goalkeepers: Panthoi Chanu, Khambi Chanu, Mamani Das, Sikha Saren
Defenders: Sarita Yumnam, Sushmita Lepcha, Ashalata Devi, Thoibisa Chanu, Bandana Roy, Supriya Kispotta, Astam Oraon, Abena A Opoku
Midfielders: Sathi Debnath, Naorem Priyanka Devi, Hemam Shilky Devi, Anju Chanu, Adama Alhassan
Forwards: Sulanjana Raul, Soumya Guguloth, Sandhya Maity, Rubina Khatun, Rimpa Halder, Olivia Anokye, Abigail Antwi
Head Coach: Anthony Andrews
With a strong mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talent, East Bengal will be targeting another memorable continental campaign and a return to the AFC Women’s Champions’ League group stage.
Picture Courtesy: East Bengal Media
