This time shillong lajong had a decent chance to win the federation cup if the performance in ISL is an indication. Thus they get a chance to participate in afc champions league qualification
Clubs with exposure to ISL will be having a very tired and injured squad for federation Cup. It will be anybody's tournament. Historically Shillong teams play miserably in Goa. In my opinion, it will be either BFC or any of the Goa clubs. See how Salgaocar won Durand Cup recently.
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Al Sadd of Qatar and Al Ittihad of Saudi have won ACL in the past.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Asian_Club_Championship_and_AFC_Champions_League_finals
Nice to see last year Chinese club and this time Aussie club winning. ACL is no more monopoly of Japan and Korea clubs.