Why was there a minute’s silence before East Bengal vs Al Hussein ACL 2 match?
The Red-and-Gold Brigade won the Indian top flight after 22 years, while also winning the Durand Cup this season. | Photo Credit: East Bengal/X
The Red-and-Gold Brigade won the Indian top flight after 22 years, while also winning the Durand Cup this season. | Photo Credit: East Bengal/X
East Bengal is kicking off its AFC Champions League Two 2026-27 campaign away at Al Hussein in Jordan on Wednesday.
Before kickoff, both teams observed a minute’s silence for all those affected in recent devastating floods in China and Nepal.
Antonio Habas’ East Bengal side is now drawn with Al Hussein, Al Shorta and Al Seeb in Group D of the continental tournament.
The Red-and-Gold Brigade won the Indian top flight after 22 years, while also winning the Durand Cup this season.
The ISL title secured East Bengal’s spot in the preliminary stages of the AFC Champions League Two, with the team beating Al Arabi 4-1 in extra-time to confirm a spot in the group stages of the tournament.
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