ATK Mohun Bagan were scheduled to fly for Maldives on Tuesday but it now looks unlikely the team would travel on the said date. Roy Krishna, David Williams and Carl McHugh wouldn t be available for the Kolkata giants while three players have already tested positive as of Saturday evening.
The decision comes after Indian Super League (ISL) side Bengaluru FC allegedly flouted the existing Covid-19 protocols in the country. The Government of Maldives had earlier issued a special permit to hold the AFC Cup matches in the country.
However, the Maldives Sports Minister took to social media stating that Bengaluru FC s alleged breach of protocols has left the country with no option but to cancel the tie and send the Indian club back home.
However, FAM have already requested the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to cancel the play-off match between India s Bengaluru FC and Maldives Club Eagles and postpone the group stage fixtures to a later date.
ATK Mohun Bagan were scheduled to fly for Maldives on Tuesday but it now looks unlikely the team would travel on the said date. Roy Krishna, David Williams and Carl McHugh wouldn t be available for the Kolkata giants while three players have already tested positive as of Saturday evening.
The decision comes after Indian Super League (ISL) side Bengaluru FC allegedly flouted the existing Covid-19 protocols in the country. The Government of Maldives had earlier issued a special permit to hold the AFC Cup matches in the country.