East Bengal has successfully clinched a position in the quarter-finals of the AFC Challenge League by overcoming Nejmeh SC with a score of 3-2. The game took place at Changlimithang Stadium located in Thimpu, Bhutan. A standout performance was seen from Dimitrios Diamantakos of East Bengal, who netted two goals during the match. This win is significant as it represents East Bengal’s first progression to the knockout stages of an Asian tournament in over a decade.