About Czarni Żagań

Czarni Żagań is a Polish football club based in Żagań in western Poland, founded in 1957. The club was created as a military sports team connected to the local garrison, which strongly influenced its early structure and identity. From the beginning, it represented the town in regional competitions and gradually became one of the most recognizable sports organizations in the Lubusz region. It is commonly known for its traditional black-and-white colors and long-standing local presence.

One of the most important moments in the club’s history came in the mid-1960s, when Czarni Żagań reached the final of the Polish Cup in the 1964–65 season. This remains the club’s greatest achievement and a rare success for a lower-tier team in national competition. As a result of that cup run, the club even qualified for European competition, but did not participate due to administrative and political reasons at the time. Despite this, the achievement secured Czarni’s place in Polish football history as a notable “cup surprise” team.

In later decades, Czarni Żagań mostly competed in lower divisions of Polish football, with periods of restructuring, financial difficulties, and league fluctuations. The club has spent much of its modern history outside the professional tiers, although it has remained active and continues to participate in regional leagues. Today, it is regarded as a traditional local club with a long military heritage and an important role in the sporting identity of Żagań and its community.