Ex-Super Eagles coach Westerhof battles colon cancer, wife seeks prayers
Former Super Eagles coach, Clemens Westerhof, is in critical condition after being diagnosed with colon cancer in the Netherlands, his wife Lilian has said Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-super-eagles-coach-westerhof-battles-colon-cancer-wife-seeks-prayers/
Former Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof, now 86, is battling colon cancer in the Netherlands, his wife Lilian has revealed. The news left the family devastated, as the retired coach is currently receiving treatment at Rijnstate Hospital in Arnhem, his hometown. Westerhof's wife expressed her distress, stating that her husband is in critical condition and emotionally struggling, particularly over their two daughters.
Westerhof, who previously fought Alzheimer's disease, had been admitted to the hospital on Wednesday, following a diagnosis of colon cancer. His wife hopes to transfer him to a more advanced medical facility in Amsterdam or Germany. Westerhof, who guided Nigeria to their first World Cup qualification in 1994 and a Confederations Cup win in the same year, has been a significant figure in Nigerian football's history.
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