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Belgian Leekens appointed as Hungary team coach

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Last Updated : Oct 30 2017 | 9:42 PM IST

Belgian Georges Leekens has been hired as Hungary's national football team coach, succeeding German Bernd Storck, the Hungarian federation announced on Monday.

Leekens is set to take charge of both first national team and U-21 squad, reports Efe.

Federation's president Laszlo Csanyi said that Leekens signed a contract until 2020, without excluding the possibility of extending it.

The 68-year-old Leekens said he was keen to work hard to qualify for Euro 2020.

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First Published: Oct 30 2017 | 9:34 PM IST

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