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Mohun Bagan in Group C of ACL2

AFC Champions League Two Draw

Mohun Bagan has been drawn into Group C of the AFC Champions League Two ‘2025–26, Asia’s second-tier club competition.

The other three contenders of the group are:

    • Sepahan SC (Iran) – Persian Gulf Pro League runners-up

    • Al Hussein SC (Jordan) – Jordanian Pro League champions

    • Ahal FC (Turkmenistan) – Yokary Liga runners-up.

The draw took place in Kuala Lumpur on 15th August, adding a poetic layer to the club’s historic foundation day and nation’s independence day.

Here are the group game fixtures of Mohun Bagan in ACL2 as per the latest updates available from AFC.

Meme courtesy: MBSG Official Media and AFC

Club celebrates 15th August

15th August is an immensely symbolic and significant date for Mohun Bagan — not just because it is Independence Day of India, but because it surprisingly coincides with the foundation day of the club in 1889, making it one of the oldest active football clubs in Asia and a cultural icon in Indian sports history.

Mohun Bagan’s inception in 1889 during the British colonial regime was seen as a patriotic act, a response to the colonial dominance in sports. Their legendary barefooted IFA Shield win in 1911 against East Yorkshire Regiment became a rallying cry for Indian nationalism and freedom movement.

Every Independence Day, the club commemorates its roots with tributes, flag hoisting, and cultural events that blend football with freedom.

This year too, the club officials hoisted the National tricolour, as well as, the Club’s green-and-maroon flag in the prestigious club lawn to commemorate 79th and 137th Anniversary of the Nation’s independence and club’s establishment respectively.

 

 

Remembering Dr. Vece Paes (30 April 1945 – 14 August 2025)

Dr. Vece Agapito Paes will be remembered forever a remarkable figure in Indian sports and medicine — a true polymath whose legacy spans athletic achievement, medical innovation, and sports administration.

Mohun Bagan & Dr. Paes: A Golden Era

  • 13-Year Tenure: Dr. Paes played hockey for Mohun Bagan for 13 years, a period marked by dominance and camaraderie.

  • Trophy Haul: Alongside teammates like Gurbux Singh and Ashok Kumar, he helped the club win nine Beighton Cup titles and nine Calcutta League championships.

  • Versatility: As a centre-half, he was known for his stamina and ability to control the midfield, often surging up and down the field with relentless energy.

Vece Paes

Athletic Career

  • Olympic Medalist: He played a crucial role as a centre-half for the Indian hockey team that won the bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

  • Multi-sport Talent: Besides hockey, he competed in cricket, football, and rugby at divisional levels.

  • Rugby Leadership: Served as President of the Indian Rugby Football Union from 1996 to 2002

Legacy Beyond the Field

  • His time at Mohun Bagan wasn’t just about medals—it was about building a culture of excellence. He was admired for his sportsmanship, leadership, and later, his contributions towards sports medicine and athlete development. It was only due to his strong impact, his son Leander became an ardent Mohun Bagan fan and one of the most admirable sports icons of India of all time.

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