“The three players play a vital role in defense, midfield and attack. Now I will have to replace them in a short period of time. However I have players who have played in those roles and will fit in nicely,” he added. Colombo FC are trying a last gasp move to bring Yapo to Kolkata. Yapo who is from Ivory Coast has a chance of getting his travel documents cleared, as opposed to the two Nigerians according to owner Saif Yasoof.  Mohun Bagan defend their 2-1 lead as they take on Colombo at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium on 7th February, 2017 in an AFC Cup Preliminary Qualifying Round.