Mumbai City FC is back in the Asian continental competition as they will kick-off their AFC Champions League 2023-2024 campaign against Iranian club FC Nassaji Mazandaran in their opening match of the tournament at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune.
The AFC Champions League is back is different format this season with the tournament now running from September to May rather than March to November schedule.
Mumbai City FC represented India in the 2022 AFC Champions League too. That season, the club finished 2nd in the group behind Saudi side Al-Shabab. However, they couldn't qualify as the 2nd best placed teams as they were 2 points less than the club that qualified also had a negative goal difference.
This season, Mumbai City FC would be looking to even better, though the challenge is even tougher this time around. Mumbai have been placed in Group D of the AFC Champions League 2023-2024 season alongside the likes of Navbahor, FC Nassaji Mazandaran and top Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, who recently signed Brazilian star forward Neymar Jr from Paris Saint-Germain.
Mumbai City FC will play its opening match of the AFC Champions League 2023-2024 against FC Nassaji Mazandaran. Let's take a look at 3 key players from both the sides.
Mumbai City FC Key Players
Lallianzuala Chhangte
Indian national football team winger Lallianzuala Chhangte will be one of the key player to watch out for Mumbai City FC. Chhangte was in terrific form last season in the Indian Super League as he scored 10 goals from 22 appearances.
Greg Stewart
If Mumbai City FC wants to be a lethal side in the AFC Champions League, then Greg Stewart has to be at his best. The Scottish midfielder will be one of the key player to watch out for. He was in stunning form last season with 26 goal contribution across competitions last season.
Rostyn Griffiths
Mumbai City FC's Australian striker Rostyn Griffiths will have to bring his A-game to keep the Mazandaran forwards at bay and guard his goalkeeper. Not only in defence, Griffiths would really come handy in the corner situations. The big man could be vital for Mumbai to score goals from corner and set-pieces.
FC Nassaji Mazandaran Key Players
Mohammad Reza Azadi
Keep your eyes on FC Nassaji's number 9, the 23-years-old Iranian striker. Mohammad Reza Azadi has been the club's starting striker for all 4 of the matches in the Iranian league, however, he has scored only 1 goal. But he can really dangerous for Mumbai defence and could be an added threat with his height.
José Antonio Delgado Villar
José Antonio Delgado Villar, or also known as Nono, is gonna be quite a uncertainty for Mumbai. The former Spanish U20 International midfielder is a new signing at the Iranian club who signed from Damac FC in Saudi Arabia. The player is equally good scoring and providing goals. He is likely to make his debut against Mumbai City FC.
Hossein Zamehran
Club's left-winger Hossein Zamehran would be another attacking threat from FC Nassaji Mazandaran. The 31-years-old has played played 3 matches in the Iranian league and has provided 3 assists.
Mumbai City FC vs FC Nassaji Mazandaran Tickets
The tickets for the Mumbai City FC vs FC Nassaji Mazandaran match in the AFC Champions League is still on sale. The tickets were a week prior to the match. You can buy the tickets for the match by clicking the following link. The lowest ticket available is at 499 RS with the next best being 799, 1499 and 1999.
When and where will Mumbai City FC vs FC Nassaji Mazandaran match be played?
The match between home team Mumbai City FC and away side FC Nassaji Mazandaran will be played Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, also known as the Balewadi Stadium in Pune. The match will played on the 18th of September with the kick-off scheduled at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
How to watch Mumbai City FC vs FC Nassaji Mazandaran live telecast TV channel in India?
The match between Mumbai City FC and FC Nassaji Mazandaran will be live telecast on Sports18 1 and Sports18 1 HD.
How to watch Mumbai City FC vs FC Nassaji Mazandaran live streaming in India?
The AFC Champions League 20232-2024 match between Mumbai City FC and FC Nassaji Mazandaran will be live streaming on Fancode app and website. Each match is available at pay-per-view 25 RS INR. Other than that, one can also spend 79 RS to subscribe to whole AFC Champions League tournament till the final.
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