Clifford Miranda had labored as assistant coach of FC Goa, Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan Tremendous Large and Mumbai Metropolis FC previously. File.
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Indian Tremendous League (ISL) aspect Chennaiyin FC have appointed former India midfielder Clifford Miranda as their new head coach, the membership introduced on Saturday (October 18, 2025).
The 43-year-old, who served as India males’s U23 coach briefly in 2023, will grow to be the primary Indian full-time head coach of the membership. The Goan succeeds Scotsman Owen Coyle who left the membership in July.
“New Head Coach reporting for responsibility. Welcome Clifford Miranda,” tweeted Chennaiyin FC.
Miranda had labored as assistant coach of FC Goa, Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan Tremendous Large and Mumbai Metropolis FC previously. He hung his enjoying boots after enjoying 45 matches for the nation between 2005 and 2014.
His first project as head coach of the two-time ISL champions would be the AIFF Tremendous Cup that kicks off in his house State Goa on October 25.
Chennaiyin FC are positioned in a troublesome group with fellow ISL sides Mohun Bagan Tremendous Large, East Bengal FC, alongside Dempo SC who will take pleasure in house benefit.
The Marina Machans final tasted silverware in 2017-18 once they beat Bengaluru FC within the ISL Cup last and have certified for the ISL playoffs simply as soon as within the final 5 seasons.
The coach has historical past on his aspect with regards to the AIFF Tremendous Cup having already received the event with Odisha FC in 2023 as an interim head coach, a feat he would like to repeat along with his new membership.
Miranda had a stellar enjoying profession for membership and nation and featured as a participant within the ISL for FC Goa and ATK FC within the first two campaigns of the ISL. He’ll look to carry his expertise at play at Chennaiyin FC.
Revealed – October 19, 2025 12:48 am IST
