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.

India continued their impressive form in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers with a commanding 4-0 victory over Timor-Leste, led by Manisha Kalyan’s brace and goals from Anju Tamang and Lynda Kom Serto.