1946; 78 years ago (1946) (as Nethaji Sports Club) 2014; 10 years ago (2014) (as Chennai City FC)
Dissolved
2023; 1 year ago (2023)
Ground
Nehru Stadium, Coimbatore
Capacity
30,000
Owner
Rohit Ramesh
Head coach
Vacant
Home colours
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Away colours
Chennai City Football Club was an Indian professional football club based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.[1][2][3] The club predominantly competed in the I-League,[4][5][6] which was then highest division of Indian football league system. They have also appeared in the Chennai Football League.[7][8] Established in 1946 as Nethaji Sports Club, Chennai City spent its grand majority of history by competing in state leagues and knock-out tournaments until entering the national stage in 2016.[9]
Chennai City FC was known by its nickname "The Lions".[10][11][12] On 11 December 2016, the club was awarded a direct-entry spot into the I-League for 2016–17 season,[13] and became champion in the 2018–19 season.[14][15]
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