Former Super Eagles Head Coach Westerh, Battles Colon Cancer.

A former Super Eagles coach, Clemens Westerhof, is in critical condition after being diagnosed with colon cancer

Vanguard on Saturday, report that his wife, Lilian, disclosed the development to its Saturday Editor, Onochie Anibeze, on Friday night, saying the 86-year-old was receiving treatment at Rijnstate Hospital in Arnhem, his hometown.

Lilian said Westerhof has been in the hospital since Wednesday, adding that the cancer diagnosis was a fresh challenge in his ongoing health struggles.

“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.

His was disclosed that the former coach was taken to the hospital on Wednesday, adding that the cancer diagnosis was a new development in his health challenges.

She also disclosed that Westerhof had been battling Alzheimer’s disease before the latest diagnosis.

She expressed concern about the care Westerhof was receiving at the Arnhem hospital and said she hoped to move him to a better-equipped facility in Amsterdam or Germany.

“They appear to have given up. I don’t understand,” she said.

Westerhof, who celebrated his 86 in May, played a huge and contributed to Nigerian football during his time as head coach of the Super Eagles.

Recall that, he led the Super Eagles Nigeria to qualify for its first FIFA World Cup in 1994, and guided the team to win the Africa Cup of Nations 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, marking a significant achievement for Nigerian and African football.