Machhindra FC will play their AFC Cup Qualifiers first round fixture against Blue Star FC from Sri Lanka at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu on April 5, 5:00 PM, ANFA have announced.

AFC gave the approval on Thursday for the time and venue.

The winner of that tie will face ATK Mohan Bagan from India in the second round.

The winner of the second round will go to the play-off round, where the winner will compete in the AFC Cup.

Machhindra booked their place in the qualifiers after remaining at the top of the table after the seventh round of matches in the ongoing Martyr's Memorial A Division League.