By virtue of winning its maiden Indian Women’s League (IWL) title in April this year, East Bengal FC will represent India in the AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL) Preliminary Stage.
The champion of India has been drawn in Group E, along with host Phnom Penh Crown FC (Cambodia) and Kitchee SC (Hong Kong).
When and where will the Phnom Penh Crown FC vs East Bengal Women, AFC Women’s Champions League match start?
The match will start at 5:30 PM IST at the National Sports Complex, Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Monday, August 25.
Where to watch the Phnom Penh Crown FC vs East Bengal Women, AFC Women’s Champions League match?
The match will be live-streamed on BTC News Sports Facebook Page (Indian viewers will need a VPN to access the live stream)
Under Coach Anthony Andrews’ tutelage, EBFC Women will face a formidable challenge against host Phnom Penh Crown in the AWCL Group E Preliminary Stage opener on Monday at the National Sports Complex in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The match will mark East Bengal’s debut in Asia’s premier women’s club competition, and they will be eager to make a strong statement on the continental stage.
The Red & Gold Women earned their spot in the AFC Women’s Champions League with a dominant 2024-25 IWL campaign, winning 12 of their 14 league games, while losing just once.
With 14 key players retained and some valuable reinforcements in two-time IWL Golden Boot winner Fazila Ikwaput, Indian national team midfielder Shilky Devi, Ugandan midfielder Amnah Nababi, Nigerian defender Maureen Tovia Okpala, and Ghanain defender Abena Anama Opoku, EBFC Women is poised to carry its domestic momentum into this crucial match.
Published on Aug 25, 2025
