FC Arkadag is ramping up its preparations for its debut in the AFC Challenge League 2024/25. Currently in Dubai for a training camp, the team recently faced local club Al-Hamriya in a friendly match, which served as a crucial test before their upcoming international engagements.

On October 20, under the guidance of head coach Vladimir Bayramov, Arkadag secured a 2-1 victory against Al-Hamriya.

The goals were scored by midfielders Arslanmyrat Amanov in the 70th minute and Shanazar Tirkishov in stoppage time (90+2).

Following the match, Arkadag will conclude its training camp in Dubai on October 21 and head to Kuwait, where the group stage of the AFC Challenge League will commence. The tournament is set to take place in a centralized format from October 26 to November 2. In the draw, Arkadag was placed in Group B of the Western Zone, where they will compete against Kuwaiti side Al-Arabi, Maldives’ Mazia Sports and Recreation, and Kyrgyzstan’s Abdysh-Ata.

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