Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT) will begin challenge in the first edition of the AFC Champions League Elite beginning in September for the 2024-25 season, with the official draw happening on Friday, 16 August 2024.
The Southern Tigers are in Pot 1 alongside Japan’s Vissel Kobe, Republic of Korea’s Ulsan HD, China’s Shanghai Port FC, Thailand’s Buriram United and Australia’s Central Coast Mariners.
Pot 2 consists of Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale and Yokohama F Marinos, Republic of Korea’s FC Pohang Steelers and Gwangju FC, China’s Shanghai Shenhua FC and a playoffs-winning team between Shandong Taishan and Bangkok United.
JDT will play eight matches – four at home and four away – in a 12-team league format in East Asia, with the top eight qualifying for the Round of 16. Luaskan Kuasamu Johor.
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