Poland and Nawalka part company after World Cup exit
The 60-year-old was appointed in late 2013 and led Poland to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.
WARSAW (AFP) - Adam Nawalka is standing down as coach of Poland after his team s disappointing World Cup performance.
Poland left Russia propping up their first round group after defeats to Senegal and Colombia, before salvaging some pride with a closing 1-0 win over Japan.
"I feel responsible for the fact that at the World Cup we didn t fulfill our plans nor the expectations of supporters," Nawalka said.
Polish football federation president Zbigniew Boniek told a press conference on Tuesday: "We are now looking for a new coach."
He added: "I d like to say a big thank you to Adam Nawalka for his five years work."
Nawalka said he was leaving "with dignity" and believed that under his watch Polish football "has taken a step forward".
The 60-year-old was appointed in late 2013 and led Poland to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.
