Dhaka Abahani coach Mario Lemos understands the strength of Nepalese league champions, Manang Marshyangdi Club.

Lemos said he has closely followed team MMC.

"We know it is going to hard game for us. But we have energy and motivation for this match against MMC.

"I have followed them. They have some foreign players (who have played in Bangladesh before), Nepal skipper Biraj Maharjan is there. I really like Heman Gurung, who loves to take lot of shots outside the box. Team looks organized", said Lemos.

The match will be played at ANFA complex at 3 PM NST.

Dhaka Abahani squad:

Shahidul Alam Sohel, Nayeem Miah, Sultan Ahmed Shakil, (GK), Rayhan Hasan, Waly Faisal, Tutul Hossain Badsha, Mamun Miah (Defender), Jewel Rana, Atiqur Rahman Fahad, Imtiaz Sultan Jitu, Mamunul Islam Mamun, Sohel Rana, Pranotosh Kumar Das (Mid Field), Nabib Newaz Ziban, Rubel Miya, Faisal Ahmed, Sunday Chizoba, Masih Saighani, Kervens Belfort and Wellington Cirino Priori.

Team Official: Harunur Rashid (Head of Delegation), Satyajit Das Rupu (Manager), Mario Licinio Guerreiro Lemos (Head Coach), SM Zakaria (Coach), Atikur Rahman (Goal Keeper Coach),Shah Alam Chowdhury (Media Manager),Subash Shome, Ali Yakub, Kazi Nazrul Islam (Officials) and Atiqul Islam (Physio)