Jorge Penna Explained

Jorge Penna
Manageryears1:1962
Managerclubs1:Jamaica
Manageryears2:1963–1964
Managerclubs2:Nigeria
Manageryears3:1965
Managerclubs3:Jamaica
Manageryears4:1972–1973
Managerclubs4:Nigeria

Jorge Penna was a Brazilian football manager.

Coaching career

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]

Notes and References

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