AFC Challenge League 2026/27: Istiklol and Regar-TadAZ to play their first group-stage matches today


The AFC Challenge League 2026/27 group stage begins on 17 October 2026. Tajik champions Istiklol and cup holders Regar-TadAZ start their campaigns.
The group stage of the AFC Challenge League 2026/27 begins on 17 October 2026. Tajikistan champions Istiklol of Dushanbe and last season’s Tajik Cup winners Regar-TadAZ of Tursunzoda are starting their bid to reach the next round.
In Group B, Istiklol of Dushanbe will face Lebanon’s Nejmeh at Hisor Central Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 Dushanbe time.
In Group C, Regar-TadAZ of Tursunzoda will play India’s Goa in Kuwait. The match is due to start at 18:25 Dushanbe time.
Source: Khovar National News Agency
Source: Khovar official news channel
Source: Khovar official news channel
Source: Khovar National News Agency