<p>Two-time Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC's long-serving assistant coach, Syed Sabir Pasha, has stepped down from his role at the club with immediate effect, said a statement issued on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Pasha's replacement will be announced in the coming days, the club said.</p>.<p>The side finished eighth in an 11-team tournament this season with 27 points.</p>.<p>Having joined the club in 2016, the former India forward played a crucial role in Chennaiyin's performances with his coaching expertise for eight years.</p>.<p>He also served as the interim manager of the team for four league games from February 2022 until the current head coach Thomas Brdaric took over mid-last year.</p>.<p>The team also clinched the 2017-18 Indian Super League title during his tenure as assistant coach.</p>.<p>"Eight long and great years with this prestigious club was amazing. I thank the owners as well as the management in this regard for trusting me and allowing me to work for such a long time.</p>.<p>"I have seen many ups and downs with this club and all of it is a learning process for me. I request the fans, who were amazing so far, to keep supporting this club as they have been so far. By wishing this club many more wins and trophies, I sign off," said Pasha, who played 68 matches in India colours between 1993-2001 as a forward.</p>
<p>Two-time Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC's long-serving assistant coach, Syed Sabir Pasha, has stepped down from his role at the club with immediate effect, said a statement issued on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Pasha's replacement will be announced in the coming days, the club said.</p>.<p>The side finished eighth in an 11-team tournament this season with 27 points.</p>.<p>Having joined the club in 2016, the former India forward played a crucial role in Chennaiyin's performances with his coaching expertise for eight years.</p>.<p>He also served as the interim manager of the team for four league games from February 2022 until the current head coach Thomas Brdaric took over mid-last year.</p>.<p>The team also clinched the 2017-18 Indian Super League title during his tenure as assistant coach.</p>.<p>"Eight long and great years with this prestigious club was amazing. I thank the owners as well as the management in this regard for trusting me and allowing me to work for such a long time.</p>.<p>"I have seen many ups and downs with this club and all of it is a learning process for me. I request the fans, who were amazing so far, to keep supporting this club as they have been so far. By wishing this club many more wins and trophies, I sign off," said Pasha, who played 68 matches in India colours between 1993-2001 as a forward.</p>