Chennaiyin FC’s under-12 team delivered a remarkable performance, defeating German side Borussia Dortmund 4-2 at the Norwich City Mina Cup UK, courtesy a sensational four-goal display by Manipur-born attacker Nepolian Laikhuram.
Debutants Mohammedan Sporting Club earned their maiden victory at the Indian Super League (ISL) after they defeated Chennaiyin FC 1-0 with Lalremsanga Fanai scoring the solitary goal of the game.
Owen Coyle is a former ISL shield winner with Jamshedpur FC during the 2021-22 ISL season and returns to Indian football after a gap of one season as Chennaiyin FC head coach. The 2023-24 Indian Super League season started on Thursday.