The Kalinga Warriors return to AFC Cup action against Maziya in Maldives this afternoon, with our second away trip of the competition.
Sergio's Odisha FC got back to winning ways with two consecutive wins at home against Bengaluru FC and NorthEast United FC and the boss is looking to replicate something similar in Maldives.
OFC beat Maziya 6-1 at home when both these sides last met in Odisha.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE GAME?
The match will be broadcast on Sports18 and live-streamed on FanCode. Kick-off is scheduled at 15:30 IST and 15:00 MVT.
You can follow all the key updates on the club's social media handles building up to the game and during.
TEAM NEWS
Odisha FC
Mourtada Fall was unavailable for the last two league games for OFC as he missed out on the games against Bengaluru FC and NorthEast United FC.
The boss provided an update on the Senegalese's situation:
"Fall had some problems but hopefully, we can recover the player as soon as possible. I don't think it is very serious and hopefully, he will be available for the next game"
The clean sheet against the Highlanders will act as a big confidence booster for the Kalinga Warriors going into the game this afternoon. The OFC backline which included captain Carlos Delgado, Narender Gahlot, Amey Ranawade, and Jerry Lalrinzuala put on an impressive defensive display in the last game.
Amrinder Singh will be motivated as well to clinch his first clean sheet in the AFC Cup based on his performance in the last game against NEUFC.
Maziya S & RC
The club from Maldives has established itself as one of the top teams from that region. They earned promotion to the Dhivehi Premier League in 2006, won the league thrice, and the Maldives FA Cup twice.
Maziya will be looking to shrug off the loss against Odisha in the reverse fixture and come out all guns blazing when they take on Sergio Lobera's side in front of their home support.
The player to look out for: is Mohamed Irufaan.
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