The champion of Turkmenistan, "Arkadag" football club, will face the Indian team "Goa" in the preliminary qualifying round of the AFC-2 Champions League for the 2026/27 season. The match between the two teams will be held on August 12 of this year at the "Jawaharlal Nehru" stadium in Goa, India.

In accordance with the rules of the qualifying round, this match will consist of only one game. The winning team will get a direct ticket to the group stage of the AFC-2 Champions League, while the losing team will continue its competition in the group stage of the AFC Challenge League, which is the third-tier club competition in terms of importance on the continent.

Information about the opponent:

  • Team: "Goa" football club (India);
  • Qualification rights: This Indian team gained the right to participate in the international competition by winning the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Super Cup in the 2025/26 season;
  • Level of the tournament: The AFC-2 Champions League is the second most important club football competition on the continent, organized by the Asian Football Confederation.

We wish "Arkadag" football club success in the upcoming responsible international match.