AFC Cup

Kings to dissect AFC Cup failure

Bashundhara Kings want to assess what went wrong in their AFC Cup qualifiers campaign, which came to an end on Monday under controversial circumstances, and decide their plan of action to fix their woes in international competitions.

Bruzon urges AFC to investigate Kings-Odisha match

Needing only a single point to progress, the Bangladesh Premier League champions were on the verge of creating a piece of history to enter into the inter-zonal semifinals.

Kings aim for Odisha win despite hassles

Shrugging off some off-the-field hassles in India, Bashundhara Kings are looking forward to moving into the knockout stage of the AFC Cup for the first time when they take on Odisha FC in their last group match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar today.

Kings eye AFC Cup knockout berth

Bashundhara Kings are set to fly to India this morning to final AFC Cup group stage encounter against Odisha FC with the hope of making it to the knockout stage of Asia's second-tier club competition for the first time.

Bruzon says ‘nothing done’ despite Kings stationed at top

The Spaniard thanked the full-house crowd for backing Kings throughout the game.

Stunning fightback keeps Kings on top

With the win, the Kings also maintained their unbeaten run at the Kings arena in both international and domestic competitions.

AFC Cup match moved after Myanmar team denied Australia visas

But Football Australia said there was "no viable way of playing the game on Australian soil" after officials refused to grant visas to the touring Myanmar side.

AFC Cup / Kings earn maiden victory over Mohun Bagan

One goal apiece from Brazilian duo Miguel Ferreira and Robson Robinho inspired Bashundhara Kings to a 2-1 win over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their AFC Cup fixture at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Tuesday.

Bashundhara Kings eyeing first win against Mohun Bagan

Hosts Bashundhara Kings are looking forward to moving to the top of the table when they square off against group leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their crucial AFC Cup match at the Bashundhara Kings Arena today.

August 4, 2023
August 4, 2023

Abahani bank on new foreigners in AFC Cup

Abahani were the first Bangladeshi club to progress into the inter-zonal semifinals of AFC Cup in 2019 but struggled in Asia's second-tier club competition ever since.

July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023

No Bashundhara Kings, Abahani players in Asian Games squad

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Monday named a 22-member squad for the upcoming Asian Games, excluding players from Bashundhara Kings and Abahani.

June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023

Kings now eligible for AFC Champions League

Bashundhara Kings became eligible to take part in the AFC Champions League after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) granted the Bangladesh Premier League champions licence to play in the top-flight club tournament in Asia.

May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022

Kings eliminated from AFC Cup

Bashundhara Kings failed to progress to the knockout phase of the AFC Cup despite a 2-1 win against Gokulam Kerala of India in their last group match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday.

May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022

Gulf in quality highlights lack of proper process

Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings’ 4-0 capitulation against Indian Super League outfit ATK Mohun Bagan in the AFC Cup -- which came just a month after Abahani lost 3-1 to the same side -- may have shocked spectators, but both matches highlighted the gulf in quality between players of Bangladesh and India at the international level.

May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022

Mohun Bagan punish sloppy Kings

Bashundhara Kings paid heavy price for some terrible defending as they were thrashed 4-0 by ISL giants ATK Mohun Bagan in their second Group D fixture of the AFC Cup at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.

June 26, 2019
June 26, 2019

Abahani through as group champions

Abahani booked a place in the inter-zone playoff of the AFC Cup for the first time after emerging Group E champions following a 1-0 win away to Minerva Punjab in Guwahati, Assam today.

May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019

AFC Cup: Superb Abahani down Chennaiyin

Injury-hit Abahani put up a brilliant fightback to beat Chennaiyin FC 3-2 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday, reigniting their challenge for qualification for the next round of the AFC Cup. The second victory in four matches took the Sky Blues to seven points, level with Chennaiyin FC, who however lead Group E due to a

March 7, 2018
March 7, 2018

Abahani lose AFC Cup opener

Abahani make a losing start to their AFC Cup campaign, losing 1-0 at home against Maldives Premier League champions New Radiant SC today.

May 3, 2017
May 3, 2017

Ten-man Abahani stun Bengaluru

Ten-man Abahani stun Bengaluru FC with a 2-0 victory in an AFC Cup encounter in Dhaka today.