Indian Super League (ISL) outfit FC Goa are back on the Asian stage this Wednesday, taking on Oman’s Al Seeb Club in the preliminary stage of the AFC Champions League Two at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa.
This marks the Gaurs’ first continental outing since 2021, when they made history as the first Indian club to compete in the AFC Champions League group stage. Their ticket to this year’s Preliminary Stage came courtesy of their Kainga Super Cup triumph last season.
The challenge ahead is no small feat. Al Seeb Club are one of Oman’s top footballing forces, having won the Oman Professional League in each of the last two seasons. In 2022, they etched their name in history by becoming the only Omani club to win the AFC Cup — now rebranded as the AFC Champions League Two.
The match is a straight knockout, with the winner advancing to the group stage. For FC Goa, it’s a golden opportunity to extend their continental journey, and they’ll have the backing of passionate home fans under the floodlights in Fatorda.
Back in 2021, FC Goa showcased grit and quality in Asia, holding their own with three draws against tough sides like Al Rayyan (Qatar), Al Wahda (UAE) and Persepolis FC (Iran) — the latter making it to the quarter-finals before bowing out to eventual champions Al Hilal FC.
Match Details:
- Fixture: FC Goa vs Al Seeb Club
- Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa
- Date: 13 August, 2025
- Kick-Off: 7:30 PM
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