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Oscar Bruzon faces old team Bashundhara Kings in AFC Challenge League clash

October 29, 2024 at 08:43:22 PM GMT+5:30

East Bengal head coach, Oscar Bruzon, will be facing his former club Bashundhara Kings in an exciting AFC Challenge League match on Tuesday. The two teams, who have both won their respective domestic leagues, will go head to head at the Changlimithang Stadium in Bhutan. Bruzon, who won five Bangladesh Premier League titles with the Kings, will be looking to lead his current side to victory against his familiar opponents. Despite opening their campaign with a draw, East Bengal will be counting on star players Madih Talal and Dimitrios Diamantakos to secure a win in this highly anticipated match.

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AFC Challenge League: East Bengal and Bashundhara Kings to Face Off in Thrilling Match

Former clubmates will become rivals when East Bengal, coached by Óscar Bruzón, takes on his former side, Bashundhara Kings, in an electrifying AFC Challenge League match. The two teams, Bangladesh Premier League champions and Indian Super League champions respectively, will battle it out on Tuesday at the Changlimithang Stadium in Bhutan.

Bruzón, who led Bashundhara Kings to five Bangladesh Premier League titles, will be eager to guide East Bengal to victory against his former opponents. East Bengal, despite drawing their opening match, will rely on key players Madih Talal and Dimitrios Diamantakos to secure a win in this eagerly anticipated encounter.

Background:

  • Óscar Bruzón was appointed head coach of East Bengal in July 2022.
  • Bruzón had previously coached Bashundhara Kings from 2019 to 2022.
  • East Bengal and Bashundhara Kings are both powerhouses in their respective domestic leagues.
  • The AFC Challenge League is a competition for emerging teams in Asia.
  • The winner of the AFC Challenge League qualifies for the AFC Cup, a continental club competition.

Top 5 FAQs:

  1. Who is Óscar Bruzón? Óscar Bruzón is a Spanish football coach who has won five Bangladesh Premier League titles with Bashundhara Kings.

  2. Why is this match significant? This match is significant because it pits Bruzón against his former club, Bashundhara Kings, in a competition to qualify for the AFC Cup.

  3. Who are the key players to watch? Madih Talal and Dimitrios Diamantakos are key players to watch for East Bengal, while Bashundhara Kings will look to their star forward, Daniel Colindres.

  4. What is the format of the AFC Challenge League? The AFC Challenge League is a single-elimination tournament featuring six teams. The winner qualifies for the AFC Cup.

  5. When and where is the match being played? The match between East Bengal and Bashundhara Kings will be played on Tuesday at the Changlimithang Stadium in Bhutan.

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