East Bengal’s next friendly has been fixed against Terengganu FC at USIM Stadium on October 13 at 17:00h Malaysian time.
Interestingly, East Bengal has faced Terengganu FC twice on Indian soil in the 1970s, first a 3-0 win at the 1973 IFA Shield and then a 1-1 draw at the 1977 DCM Trophy.
East Bengal had reached the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur on Thursday for their pre-season which is taking place at the MSN Sports Complex – Setiawangsa Sports Complex, Kuala Lumpur from October 4 to 22.
The team could be playing a few more practice matches which will be announced as and when confirmed by the team management.
East Bengal will return to Kolkata on October 22 late night.