AFC Cup format

Mohun Bagan and Odisha FC are placed in Group D (South Zone) for the AFC Cup 2023-24 alongside Maldives’ Maziya Sports & Recreation Club and Bashundhara Kings from Bangladesh.

Three group toppers and best runners-up from West Zone groups - A, B and C - will make the zonal semi-finals. The winning team will advance to the 19th AFC Cup final.