Ritabrata Banerjee 1:37 pm AEST 14/4/21 Here are some interesting facts about AFC Cup, which is the second tier continental club competition in Asia... A brand new season of the AFC Cup is upon us as Indian club Bengaluru FC begin their journey against Nepal Army Club on April 14. The other representative club from India to take part in the competition are ATK Mohun Bagan, who will be in action once the group stage gets underway. Here are some interesting facts about the AFC Cup. AFC Cup LOGO #1 Inaugural season The first-ever edition of the AFC Cup was played in 2004. Syria's Al-Jaish claimed the maiden title by beating fellow Syrian club Al-Wahda in the final.