{"id":48480,"date":"2026-02-27T23:28:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T17:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jantantratoday.com\/?p=48480"},"modified":"2026-02-27T23:28:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T17:58:04","slug":"chennaiyin-fc-face-odisha-test-for-first-win-of-indian-super-league-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jantantratoday.com\/?p=48480","title":{"rendered":"Chennaiyin FC Face Odisha Test for First Win of Indian Super League-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Faridabad , Jantantra Today \/  Chennai, February 27, 2026 :&#8212;-\u00a0<\/strong>Chennaiyin FC will face a stern test at the Kalinga Stadium when they take on Odisha FC in the Indian Super League 2026 on Sunday, \u00a0with the Marina Machans seeking their first win of the campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>A brace from Farukh Choudhary powered Chennaiyin to a memorable win in the corresponding fixture last season. The Marina Machans have recorded two wins, one defeat, and two draws against the Juggernauts across the last five meetings, with that triumph in Kalinga marking the first away victory for any visiting side in 569 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Assessing the challenge ahead, head coach Clifford Miranda underlined the need for his side to be at their sharpest in what promises to be a demanding away fixture, irrespective of the hosts\u2019 winless start to the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u201cI was fortunate to have worked there (Odisha FC) and to have helped them win a title. I carry some very good memories from my time there. I have the highest respect for the club and their coach. The way they played against Inter Kashi was very positive and impressive. On Sunday, it\u2019s going to be a very, very difficult game. If my team doesn\u2019t match their determination, grit, and intensity, we could be in trouble. 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