By Akinwale Kasali
Clemens Westerhof, former Super Eagles Coach is in a critical battle against aggressive Cancer.
The Dutch born former Tactician is battling colon cancer in the Netherlands.
His Wife, Lilian, disclosed that the 86-Year Old had been receiving treatment at Rijnstate Hospital in Arnhem, his hometown but that his health has further deteriorated.
According to her, “The doctor just told us he has Colon Cancer and we are all devastated. He is in a critical condition and emotional, talking about our two daughters. He wants to live. We need help. We need prayers,” she said.
Lilian revealed that Westerhof was taken to the hospital last Wednesday, adding that the Cancer diagnosis was a fresh challenge in his ongoing health struggles.
Recall that the Dutchman had previously been battling Alzheimer’s disease.
Expressing concern on the state of health of her Husband, Lilian stated that though he is receiving treatment, but she hoped to transfer him to a better-equipped medical facility in Amsterdam or Germany.
“They appear to have given up. I don’t understand,” she said.
The former Zimbabwe Coach turned 86 in May, and is fondly remembered for his contributions to Nigerian football during his time as head coach of the Super Eagles.
He led Nigeria to qualify to its first FIFA World Cup in 1994, hosted by the United States of America, and guided the team to win her second Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Title in Tunisia the same year.
Under his leadership, Nigeria finished second at the 1990 AFCON and claimed Bronze in 1992.
The team also rose to fifth in the FIFA world rankings during his tenure, the highest ranking Nigeria has ever achieved to date, marking a significant achievement for Nigerian and African football.
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