Jorge Penna

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Jorge Penna
Managerial career
Years Team
1962 Jamaica
1963–1964 Nigeria
1965 Jamaica
1972–1973 Nigeria

Jorge Penna was a Brazilian football manager.

Coaching career[edit]

The first mention of Penna's foray into international football management came when he was appointed manager of the Jamaica national football team in 1962.[1][2] He appears to have had a brief stint as manager of the Nigeria national football team between 1963 and 1964, before a return to Jamaica for 1966 FIFA World Cup qualification games in 1965.[3]

After another short stint as manager of Nigeria, it is not clear what happened to Penna, though it is believed he since died.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Jorge Penna confident in winning strategy". jamaica-gleaner.com. 13 January 1962. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  2. ^ Scott, Livingston (6 August 2020). "Penna changed Jamaican football after independence - 'Skill' Cole". jamaica-gleaner.com. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  3. ^ a b Shittu, Ibitoye (14 January 2019). "Where is Brazilian football coach Jorge Penna who coached Nigeria's Super Eagles twice?". legit.ng. Retrieved 21 August 2022.