East Bengal FC Women became only the second Indian club to reach the AFC Women’s Champions League Group Stage after drawing 1-1 with Kitchee SC in Phnom Penh. Sangita Basfore’s ninth-minute goal ensured the IWL champions topped Group E with four points from two matches.

East Bengal Women began their AFC Women’s Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Phnom Penh Crown. A clinical second-half goal from Fazila Ikwaput and resolute defending from Panthoi Chanu and the backline secured a historic victory for the IWL champions in Cambodia.

Anthony Andrews talks about winning the IWL with East Bengal, the growth of women’s football, standout players like Elshaddai and Soumya, and future Asian ambitions.