# Borneo FC 2026–27 season preparations and AFC competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/borneo-fc-202627-season-preparations-and-afc-competition
> Updated: 2026-08-18T23:05:40.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Borneo FC began preparations for the 2026–27 season in July 2026 under newly appointed Argentine coach Mauro Jeronimo. The club bolstered its roster by signing Brazilian centre-back Iago Pereira Mendonca to strengthen its defense.

By August 2026, the club was drawn into Group D of the Eastern Zone for the 2026–2027 AFC Challenge League. Borneo FC is scheduled to host group stage matches at Stadion Segiri in Samarinda between October 17 and October 24, 2026. Their group opponents include One Taguig from the Philippines and Tainan City from Taiwan, with the final spot determined by a playoff between Yangon United of Myanmar and Ezra FC of Laos.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Borneo FC drawn into AFC Challenge League Group D

Borneo FC is drawn into Group D of the 2026-2027 AFC Challenge League and will host group stage matches at Stadion Segiri. Persib Bandung faces a playoff to determine its continental placement.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emil-audero-linked-to-juventus-amid-persib-bandungs-afc-financial-goals

### 2026-07-21: Borneo FC Prepares for 2026‑27 Season with New Coach and Brazilian Defender

Borneo FC started 2026‑27 pre‑season training under new Argentine coach Mauro Jeronimo and signed 26‑year‑old Brazilian centre‑back Iago Pereira Mendonca to boost its defence.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/borneo-fc-prepares-for-202627-season-with-new-coach-and-brazilian-defender

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