Machhindra FC will play against Blue Star FC, Sri Lanka in a first round of AFC Cup qualifiers.

White Lions will host Sri Lankan Super league champions, Blue Star FC at Dasharath stadium on April 5, 2022.

If the Lions win the match, they will play another qualifier against ATK Mohun Bagan, India on April 12.

They can only play AFC Cup if they beat another team in another qualifiers on April 19, 2022.