Shillong Lajong FC vs Tribhuvan Army FC Live streaming: Durand Cup 2024 Live TV telecast, channel, time

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Shillong is all set for the grand opening of the Durand Cup 2024 as the capital city of Meghalaya makes its debut as hosts of Asia’s oldest football tournament.

Home side Shillong Lajong FC will be adding to the festival mood in the city, taking on Nepal’s Tribhuvan Army FC in the Group F opener at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium with the kick-off scheduled for 4 PM IST.

Shillong Lajong FC vs Tribhuvan Army FC Live Stream and Telecast Details in India: Durand Cup 2024

The Durand Cup 2024, Shillong Lajong FC vs Tribhuvan Army FC, will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Friday (August 2). The match will kick-off at 4:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). Shillong Lajong FC vs Tribhuvan Army FC will be live telecast on Sony Ten 2 HD. Fans can also watch the Live stream of Shillong Lajong FC vs Tribhuvan Army FC on SonyLIV.

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After an elaborately planned and what promises to be a dazzling opening ceremony combined with a musical festival, I-League side Shillong Lajong will look to open their Group F campaign with a win against the experienced Tribhuvan Army with the group also including ISL side Hyderabad FC and 2021 Durand Cup winners FC Goa.

In the last edition of the tournament, they finished third in Group D with three points winning against Downtown Heroes FC and losing the other two matches against FC Goa and NorthEast United FC. Speaking ahead of the game, Head Coach of Shillong Lajong Jose Hevia said, “The expectations for the tournament are always high and we are in a positive mood.”

He further said, “Although the number of practice sessions have been few before the first match, the commitment, intensity and willingness to improve continuously is always high in with all our players. We do not have much information about the opposition but the team will approach all matches with the biggest intensity and commitment.”

On the other hand, Tribhuvan Army who made their debut in the 132nd IndianOil Durand Cup will look to give a better account of themselves with some inspired performances. They could only manage a single point from Group E with a draw against Delhi FC and losing the other two matches against Chennaiyin FC and Hyderabad FC.

Expressing his thoughts about the game, Tribhuvan Army FC Head Coach Meghraj KC said, “We could not perform well last year in our debut in the tournament but this year we are well prepared and aim to qualify for the next round from the group. Shillong Lajong is a good side and we are expecting a good match tomorrow against them.”