New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- Chennaiyin FC has appointed Clifford Miranda as their new head coach.

The former FC Goa, Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mumbai City FC assistant coach will make the step up to the head coach position as the Marina Machans look to challenge for the top honours again.

Miranda's first assignment as head coach will be the AIFF Super Cup that kicks off in his home state, Goa, on October 25, according to a press release from the Indian Super League (ISL).

Chennaiyin FC are placed in a tough group with fellow 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 an...