{
  "id": 15154637,
  "title": "Ex-Super Eagles coach Westerhof battles colon cancer, wife seeks prayers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/ex-super-eagles-coach-westerhof-battles-colon-cancer-wife-seeks",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-17T08:20:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ex-super-eagles-coach-westerhof-battles-colon-cancer-wife-seeks-prayers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Clemens Westerhof, the former head coach of Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, is currently battling colon cancer in the Netherlands. His wife, Lilian, revealed the devastating news to the media on Friday night. The 86-year-old Westerhof is receiving treatment at Rijnstate Hospital in Arnhem, his hometown. His wife expressed deep distress over his condition, stating that her husband is in critical condition and emotional, reflecting on their two daughters. She emphasized their desperate need for support, specifically prayers, to aid Westerhof's recovery. This diagnosis marks a new challenge in Westerhof's ongoing health struggles, as he has been previously dealing with Alzheimer's disease.",
  "summary": "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/",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Nigeria Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof battling colon cancer",
    "86-year-old Westerhof receiving treatment at Rijnstate Hospital in Arnhem",
    "Wife Lilian seeks prayers for husband's recovery and emotional support"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Ex-Super Eagles coach Westerhof battles colon cancer, wife seeks prayers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/ex-super-eagles-coach-westerhof-battles-colon-cancer-wife-seeks-15155220",
        "published": "2026-10-17T08:24:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}