Poland hire ex-Legia coach Michniewicz

Poland have named former Legia Warsaw coach Czeslaw Michniewicz as their new manager after parting ways with Portugal’s Paulo Sousa.

Sousa left in late December after less than a year in charge, paying his release clause so he could accept an offer to coach Brazilian club Flamengo.

Poland face a play-off tournament in March to reach November’s World Cup. They must beat Russia, then the either Sweden or the Czech Republic to qualify.

Michniewicz, who has signed a deal until the end of 2022, with an option to extend, said: “Today my dreams are coming true. I am very touched.”

Michniewicz managed nine Polish clubs before he was named the Poland Under-21 coach in 2017. He helped them qualify for the 2019 European Under-21 Championship, becoming the first manager to do so in 25 years.

Michniewicz left in 2020 to take over Legia, guiding them to a record 15th Polish championship title in 2021 and the group stage of the Europa League.

He was sacked in October following four consecutive league defeats, which left Legia 15th, one place above the relegation zone.

Poland hire ex-Legia coach Michniewicz
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