Football club "Ahal" will begin its AFC Champions League 2 group stage with an away match against Indian side "Mohun Bagan" on September 16, according to the Asian Football Confederation.

In the second round, Velsahet Ovezov’s team will host Jordan’s "Al-Hussein" on September 30. The third group match will also be at home — against Iran’s "Sepahan" on October 21. The return leg against "Sepahan" will be held away on November 4.

On November 25, "Ahal" will face "Mohun Bagan" again, this time at home. The group stage will conclude with an away match against "Al-Hussein" on December 23.

The AFC Champions League 2 features 32 teams divided into 8 groups across West and East zones. The top two teams from each group advance to the playoffs. The Round of 16 will take place in February 2026, the quarterfinals in March, semifinals in April, and the final is scheduled for May 16, 2026.