India is 7th in West zone currently,and Iraq is ahead of us. Since Iraqi clubs are ineligible to participate in ACL,can India get a direct spot in ACL? 6 countries play from West Zone right?
What is the criteria to participate in ACL 2018 ??? Not only Ranking, some other factors are also there. Time and again this topic comes of direct slot. This link will explain it in further.
@shubham_northeastern no. That spot of iraq will go to highest ranked MA with less than three direct entry clubs in group stage. In this case Qatar which is ranked 3rd in West zone will get 3 direct slots in group stage instead of 2. Our only chance to get direct entry is if AFC moves us back into east zone. Slot allotment for 2019 and 2020 seasons will be in 2018 November, if Aizawl and BFC perform well next season and maintain 12th place, who knows AFC may move us back to east zone.
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Since Iraqi clubs are ineligible to participate in ACL,can India get a direct spot in ACL?
6 countries play from West Zone right?
http://www.the-afc.com/uploads/afc/files/entry_manual_entry_manual_for_afc_club_competitions_2017-2020_14092017.pdf
Slot allotment for 2019 and 2020 seasons will be in 2018 November, if Aizawl and BFC perform well next season and maintain 12th place, who knows AFC may move us back to east zone.