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Pakhtakor and Neftchi find out their opponents in the ACL

Pakhtakor and Neftchi have learned their eight opponents in the 2026/27 Asian Champions League group stage.

Pakhtakor and Neftchi have determined their opponents for the 2026/27 AFC Champions League season

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The draw for the 2026/27 AFC Champions League general stage has been completed in Kuala Lumpur. According to it, Tashkent's Pakhtakor and Fergana's Neftchi clubs have learned their opponents in the group. The first matches in the general stage of the tournament are scheduled for September 14-15, 2026. This became known after the results of the draw were announced.

Pakhtakor will hold four matches at home. Tashkent will host Istiklol, Tractor, Al-Qadisiya and Al-Nasr. On the road, Pakhtakor will play against Al-Ahli, Air Persia, Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad.

Neftchi will also play four matches at home. Fergana will host Al-Ahli, Air Persia, Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad. On the road, Fergana will play against Istiklol, Al-Nasr, Tractor and Al-Qadisiya.

Thus, both Uzbek clubs will play against the same eight opponents. However, the order of home and away matches for Pakhtakor and Neftchi will be reversed.

The first round matches of the 2026/27 AFC Champions League general stage are scheduled for September 14-15.

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