Jorge Penna was a Brazilian

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manager.

Coaching career

The first mention of Penna's foray into international football management came when he was appointed manager of the

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in 1962. He appears to have had a brief stint as manager of the

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between 1963 and 1964, before a return to Jamaica for

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games in 1965. After another short stint as manager of Nigeria, it is not clear what happened to Penna, though it is believed he since died.

References

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