Bangladesh Premier League champion Sheikh Russell Krira Chakra will have to pit their wits against Sri Lanka Air Force SC, KRL Football Club of Pakistan and and Ugyen Academy FC of Bhutan in group A of the AFC Presidents Cup scheduled to be held at Colombo, Sri Lanka in the first week of May next.
Commenting upon the group Sheikh Russell coach Maruful Haque thought Russell have the firepower to move ahead. “I have every hope that if my team plays to its potential, it will move to the second round of the meet. As far as I know the matches would have to be finished within May 12. The hosts will finalize the dates accordingly,” said Maruf.
Dhaka giants Abahani Ltd has featured in the AFC President’s Cup on five occasions till date but has never qualified for the second round.