Abahani Limited qualified for the play-off stage (South Asia) of the AFC Cup as Club Valencia withdraw from the tournament, said a media release from Asian Football Confederation.
In a media release, AFC said, “The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has taken note of the Football Association of Maldives (FAM)’s confirmation of Club Valencia’s withdrawal from participating in the AFC Cup 2022™.
Therefore, in accordance with the AFC Cup 2022™ Competition Regulations, the Preliminary Stage Round 2 (South) tie against Abahani Limited Dhaka from Bangladesh, which was scheduled to take place on April 12, 2022, has been cancelled”, said the statement.
Consequently, Abahani Limited Dhaka have advanced into the AFC Cup™ Playoff Stage (South) and will face the winners of the match between ATK Mohun Bagan from India and Sri Lanka's Blue Star SC on April 19, 2022, for the final place in Group D.
The AFC Cup 2022™ Group D, which comprises India’s Gokulam Kerala, Bashundhara Kings from Bangladesh and Maziya Sports and Recreation of the Maldives is scheduled to take place in Kolkata, India, from May 18 to 24, 2022.
