When does the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 begin?
Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Where is it being held?
All matches will be played at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Who does Punjab FC face first?
Odisha on April 21 (8 PM).
What’s at stake?
The winner gets a spot in the 2025–26 AFC Champions League 2 (ACL2) playoffs.
How many teams are competing?
16 teams: 13 from the Indian Super League (ISL) and three from the I-League
Punjab FC Squad: Who’s Playing?
Goalkeepers
Ravi Kumar, Muheet Shabir, Ayush Deshwal
Defenders
Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Melroy Assisi, Likmabam Rakesh Meitei, Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Ivan Novoselec , Pramveer Singh, Nongmeikapam Suresh Meitei
Midfielders
Nikhil Prabhu, Ricky John Shabong, Vinit Rai, Manglenthang Kipgen, Ashis Pradhan , Filip Mrzljak, Laishram Rishikanta Meitei
Forwards
Asmir Suljic, Petros Giakoumakis, Ezequiel Vidal, Mohammed Suhail F., Ninthoinganba Meetei, Nihal Sudeesh, Luka Majcen, Vishal Yadav, Leon Augustine
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