The Federation Cup winners Mohun Bagan AC have been placed in Group D of the AFC Cup along with Syria's Al Karama, Kuwait FC and Jordan's Al Wihdat. Bagan coach Karim Benchariffa confessed that he is a bit surprised because he was hoping to draw a team or two from South East Asia. Justifie as it woul have been, because Maldives, west of India has been placed in with the South East Asian teams while, India with West Asian teams. Accodring to Fifa's current Asia football ratings, Syria is placed in 13th, Jordan 15th, Kuwait 16th while India 27th...no surprises Mohun Bagan woul be the weak-link in the group, but when it comes to Karim Bencharifa, he takes every adversity as a challenge and though accepting he is in a tough group, he promised that the team will give its best. Another concern however is that the AFC matches will be held during inbetween I league matches.
Two teams will advance from each group. Mohun Bagan will play their home matches at the Howrah Stadium.
1st Leg Schedule for Mohun Bagan
10th March> Syria Al Karama(Away)
17th March> Jordan Al Wihdat(Home)
7th April> Kuwait FC(Home)
21st April> Kuwait FC(Away)
5th May> Syria Al Karama(Home)
19th May> Jordan Al Wihdat(Away)
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