Al-Seeb v East Bengal FC: AFC Champions League Two Group D preview — 27 October 2026
East Bengal FC will travel to the Al-Seeb Stadium in Seeb, Oman to face Al-Seeb on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 in an AFC Champions League Two group-stage match as the Indian side seek their first win of the campaign.
East Bengal enter the game having drawn one and lost one in Group D; they sit third with 1 point, while Al-Seeb have taken no points from their two opening matches. In their most recent group match East Bengal lost 2-3 at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata after leading 2-1 at half-time; David Lalhlansanga scored both first-half goals and Al-Shorta replied in the 50th & 52nd minute. Al-Seeb were beaten 0-3 at home by Al-Hussein in their last outing.
Al-Seeb have lost both of their AFC Champions League Two matches so far and sit well adrift of the top two in the group, according to the preview. The Oman club have been urged to increase their attacking output and to tighten defensive shape to restrict visiting goal threats. Another defeat or even a draw at home is described as likely to dent morale, while a win would provide a notable confidence boost for the hosts.
Ali Al Busaidi is singled out as a rare positive for Al-Seeb, having created six goal chances in the recent loss to Al-Hussein SC. The 35-year-old is reported to have caused problems down the wide areas with his runs and crossing and will be relied upon to create further opportunities against East Bengal. The preview says Al Busaidi will try to get into more goal-scoring areas to improve his side’s attacking threat.
East Bengal’s recent continental form included a frustrating defeat, but the club are said to have picked up momentum domestically after a strong start to their 2026-27 Indian Super League campaign. Coach Antonio Habas is reported to want his players to maintain surprise, nail transitions and use swift movement while keeping a compact defensive shape and playing on the front foot. Naorem Mahesh Singh is listed as a major absentee for East Bengal and Mohamad Rakip is mentioned as recovering from an injury.
The preview lists the following players: Ibrahim Al Mukhaini (GK), Mulhan Al Sinaidi, Musab Al Shaqsi, Mohammed Al Musalami, Abdul Aziz Al Balushi, Omar Al Malki, Agustine Aladapo, Prince Aggreh, Ali Al Busaidi, Zahir Al Aghbari, Axel Meye Prabhsukhan Gill (GK), Hardik Bhatt, Anwar Ali, David Zivulic, Jay Gupta, Jeakson Singh, Mohammed Rashid, Bipin Singh, Dani Ramirez, Edmund Lalrindika and David Lalhlansanga. The article notes this will be the first meeting between Al-Seeb and East Bengal in international competition.
The match is scheduled for Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at the Al-Seeb Stadium, Seeb (Oman) with a 9:30 PM IST kick-off and will be shown live on Fancode; East Bengal’s next AFC Champions League Two fixture is confirmed for 27th October.
