Minerva Punjab were handed a blow when the Odisha Football Association refused to allow them play their home games at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar a month back, citing reasons of renovation. However, a series of talks between the concerned stakeholders allowed a consensus and Minerva Punjab were allowed to play their first ever AFC Cup Home game at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar, where they clinched a point against Nepal League side Manang Marshyangdi in a 2-2 draw.
Minerva Punjab enlisted venues like the Fatorda Stadium in Goa, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, Balewadi Stadium in Pune. However, the club finally declared the home venue of Indian Super League side NorthEast United after a decision with the Assam State Government. Here’s what owner Ranjit Bajaj had to say:
Minerva Punjab are currently placed third in the AFC Cup Group E standings with 3 points from 3 games. It is now upto the Warriors to make the Assamese capital their fortress and turn the group on its head with some wins to supercede Dhaka Abahani and Chennaiyin FC.
0 votes
