Chennaiyin FC have appointed Clifford Miranda as their new head coach. The former FC Goa, Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mumbai City FC assistant will make the step up to the head coach position as the Marina Machans look to challenge for the top honours again, as per the India Super League website.

Miranda’s first assignment as head coach will be the AIFF Super Cup that kicks off in his home state, Goa, on October 25.

Chennaiyin FC are placed in a tough group with fellow Indian Super League (ISL) sides Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal FC, alongside Dempo SC, who will enjoy home advantage.

The Marina Machans last tasted silverware in 2017-18 when they beat Bengaluru FC in the ISL Cup final and have qualified for the ISL playoffs just once in the last five seasons.

Miranda,

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