Bangladesh, Aug. 28 -- Bashundhara Kings have secured a relatively straightforward route in the AFC Challenge League's West Region group stage, drawn in Group B alongside clubs from Oman, Kuwait and Lebanon.
The draw took place on Thursday in Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur.
The Bangladeshi side will face Oman's Al-Shabab, Kuwait's Al-Kuwait SC, and Lebanon's Al-Ansar FC in group matches scheduled from Oct 25 to Nov 1.
Al-Shabab have twice finished runners-up without winning the Omani league, while Al-Kuwait boast 20 league titles and 16 Kuwait Cups, and Al-Ansar hold Lebanon's record with 15 league titles and 16 cup wins.
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