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East Bengal Drub Rajshahi Stars in AFC Women's Champions League Opener

Olivia Anokye scored twice as the Indian champions moved closer to the group stage by opening with a four-goal victory.

  • On Monday, August 17, East Bengal FC opened its AFC Women's Champions League preliminary campaign with a 4-0 victory over Rajshahi Stars FC at Likas Stadium in Malaysia.
  • Returning to Asia for the second consecutive year, East Bengal FC secured its spot after retaining the Indian Women's League title.
  • New signing Olivia Anokye of Ghana scored a brace, while Indian internationals Astam Oraon and Soumya Guguloth also found the back of the net.
  • To qualify for the group stage, East Bengal FC must finish at the top of its preliminary group; the final tournament features 12 teams divided into three groups of four.
  • The Anthony Andrews-coached side faces Guam's Rovers FC on Thursday, August 20, at the same venue to continue its preliminary stage campaign.
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Khel Now broke the news on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
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