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2021 Africa Cup Of Nations Is coming to Nigeria – Westerhof
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By Vitus Michael

Clemens Westerhof, the coach who led Nigeria’s Super Eagles to win their second Africa Cup of Nations AFCON in 1994 has disclosed that the 2021 AFCON trophy is coming back to Nigeria.

Nigeria last lifted the continental diadem 9 years ago in South Africa.

After watching the Super Eagles defeat Egypt 1-0 in the opening Group D match on Tuesday, the Dutchman said he was proud of Coach Augustine Eguavoen and his style of play.

“Austin Eguavoen made me proud,” Westerhof said as reported by Vanguard.

“I’m so proud of him that I think the Cup is coming to Nigeria. The boys were strong, very strong like they were in my days in Nigeria. Sometimes we trained three times a day. I made the boys strong. I noticed that Nigerians are very physical and strong, so I made them stronger. You must use what you have. I think Eguavoen is doing the same thing.

“I tell you, the boys I saw against Egypt can win the cup. But I tell you, on this moment, the big job Eguavoen must do now is to make them a family. They must be together, eat together, play together, all players must see themselves as brothers. That way they fight for each other on and off the field. The job now is to hold the team together. He must ensure discipline.”

He advised Eguavoen, who is on interim capacity, to avoid distractions from government officials and ensure complete discipline in the team.

Former Super Eagles coach, Clemens Westerhof
“He must be the policeman of the team. He should police them well, no beer, no women, no distractions. Then he must protect them from government officials. Now Nigeria may want to send delegations. Some may even come when they are training and they will stop training because the minister wants to talk with them.

“No way; that must not happen. Government officials can pass their message through the federation, they must leave the players now to concentrate. They must not be in the same hotel with the players. The most difficult job now is how to hold them together as a family and protect them from many officials who may cause unnecessary distractions.”

Shortly after Eguavoen received Westerhof’s message, he thanked the Dutch and revealed that he adopted Westerhof’s approach in the management of the players.

Late Stephen Keshi said same thing when he coached the Super Eagles.


Recall that Eguavoen was oke of the key defenders Westerhof used to win the 1994 AFCON and qualified the country to the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

Nigeria ranked 5 in the world after the USA ’94 World Cup where they were rated joint most entertaining side with Brazil.

The Super Eagles on Saturday booked their passage into the last l6 of the 2021 AFCON with a 3-1 victory against Sudan.
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he must protect them from government officials. Now Nigeria may want to send delegations.
Some may even come when they are training and they will stop training because the minister wants to talk with them.
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They already came halftime of the Egypt game, such an unnecessary distraction from the Air Peace chairman, let them leave these boys to do their thing.
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I'd love to see Westerhoff in the stands in Qatar for SE quarter final game with Eguaveon as coach. It really would be a proud moment for him. I think the main difference between Rohr and Westerhoff is that Westerhoff encouraged and adopted the Nigerian football culture and improved on it while Rohr tried to change it.
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I like Westerhoff but for me he has this annoying habit of always making it about him.
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Damunk wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 5:58 am I like Westerhoff but for me he has this annoying habit of always making it about him.

He's an old man now, nothing wrong with him reflecting and noting t h e important contributions he made. Afteral, how many former FC are still talking about Nigeria? Westerhoff is one of us.
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EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 6:02 am
Damunk wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 5:58 am I like Westerhoff but for me he has this annoying habit of always making it about him.

He's an old man now, nothing wrong with him reflecting and noting t h e important contributions he made. Afteral, how many former FC are still talking about Nigeria? Westerhoff is one of us.
I guess.
Maybe I’m being a bit harsh.
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EH, I HOPE SO, BUT...


...I think it's too early for that. The one thing I like is the statement: You must use what you have.There are too many here who want to transform Nigerians into Europeans instead of optimizing their style based on speed, power, zeal and flair. Keep govt "officials" [and politicians] away? Absolutely.
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EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 5:51 am I'd love to see Westerhoff in the stands in Qatar for SE quarter final game with Eguaveon as coach. It really would be a proud moment for him. I think the main difference between Rohr and Westerhoff is that Westerhoff encouraged and adopted the Nigerian football culture and improved on it while Rohr tried to change it.

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...I'm in total agreement.
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Damunk wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 5:58 am I like Westerhoff but for me he has this annoying habit of always making it about him.
We made him popular and he still likes to be in the news when it comes to SE. His students have caught the big too.

Meanwhile, why do you need to police professionals? At this level, they should know better.
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Damunk wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 6:04 am
EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 6:02 am
Damunk wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 5:58 am I like Westerhoff but for me he has this annoying habit of always making it about him.

He's an old man now, nothing wrong with him reflecting and noting t h e important contributions he made. Afteral, how many former FC are still talking about Nigeria? Westerhoff is one of us.
I guess.
Maybe I’m being a bit harsh.
You are. I bet that Westerhoff did not call the media. The media made the call and chose questions to ask. Tha t is usually how it works.
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Enugu II wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:39 am
Damunk wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 6:04 am
EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 6:02 am
Damunk wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 5:58 am I like Westerhoff but for me he has this annoying habit of always making it about him.

He's an old man now, nothing wrong with him reflecting and noting t h e important contributions he made. Afteral, how many former FC are still talking about Nigeria? Westerhoff is one of us.
I guess.
Maybe I’m being a bit harsh.
You are. I bet that Westerhoff did not call the media. The media made the call and chose questions to ask. Tha t is usually how it works.
This is true.
I’ve said the same about Rohr in the past but nobody answer me. :rotf:
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Damunk wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:42 am
Enugu II wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:39 am
Damunk wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 6:04 am
EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 6:02 am
Damunk wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 5:58 am I like Westerhoff but for me he has this annoying habit of always making it about him.

He's an old man now, nothing wrong with him reflecting and noting t h e important contributions he made. Afteral, how many former FC are still talking about Nigeria? Westerhoff is one of us.
I guess.
Maybe I’m being a bit harsh.
You are. I bet that Westerhoff did not call the media. The media made the call and chose questions to ask. Tha t is usually how it works.
This is true.
I’ve said the same about Rohr in the past but nobody answer me. :rotf:
It is what it is. The task is simply being aware of it and trying to manage it because you will not be in the room where they select both headline and the lead.
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Uncle EII, you and lolly Mohammed must stop highlighting sections in article. Most of us (except bigpokey and Kongi) can read. Let us decide what in the article is important. I am sick and tired of seeing irrelevant sections of articles highlighted. This must stop!
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2021 Africa Cup Of Nations Is coming to Nigeria – Westerhof
https://bestchoicesports.com.ng/2021-af ... -westerhof
2021 Africa Cup Of Nations Is coming to Nigeria – Westerhof
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By Vitus Michael

Clemens Westerhof, the coach who led Nigeria’s Super Eagles to win their second Africa Cup of Nations AFCON in 1994 has disclosed that the 2021 AFCON trophy is coming back to Nigeria.

Nigeria last lifted the continental diadem 9 years ago in South Africa.

After watching the Super Eagles defeat Egypt 1-0 in the opening Group D match on Tuesday, the Dutchman said he was proud of Coach Augustine Eguavoen and his style of play.

“Austin Eguavoen made me proud,” Westerhof said as reported by Vanguard.

“I’m so proud of him that I think the Cup is coming to Nigeria. The boys were strong, very strong like they were in my days in Nigeria. Sometimes we trained three times a day. I made the boys strong. I noticed that Nigerians are very physical and strong, so I made them stronger. You must use what you have. I think Eguavoen is doing the same thing.

“I tell you, the boys I saw against Egypt can win the cup. But I tell you, on this moment, the big job Eguavoen must do now is to make them a family. They must be together, eat together, play together, all players must see themselves as brothers. That way they fight for each other on and off the field. The job now is to hold the team together. He must ensure discipline.”

He advised Eguavoen, who is on interim capacity, to avoid distractions from government officials and ensure complete discipline in the team.

Former Super Eagles coach, Clemens Westerhof
“He must be the policeman of the team. He should police them well, no beer, no women, no distractions. Then he must protect them from government officials. Now Nigeria may want to send delegations. Some may even come when they are training and they will stop training because the minister wants to talk with them.

“No way; that must not happen. Government officials can pass their message through the federation, they must leave the players now to concentrate. They must not be in the same hotel with the players. The most difficult job now is how to hold them together as a family and protect them from many officials who may cause unnecessary distractions.”

Shortly after Eguavoen received Westerhof’s message, he thanked the Dutch and revealed that he adopted Westerhof’s approach in the management of the players.

Late Stephen Keshi said same thing when he coached the Super Eagles.


Recall that Eguavoen was oke of the key defenders Westerhof used to win the 1994 AFCON and qualified the country to the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

Nigeria ranked 5 in the world after the USA ’94 World Cup where they were rated joint most entertaining side with Brazil.

The Super Eagles on Saturday booked their passage into the last l6 of the 2021 AFCON with a 3-1 victory against Sudan.
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EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 6:02 am
Damunk wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 5:58 am I like Westerhoff but for me he has this annoying habit of always making it about him.

He's an old man now, nothing wrong with him reflecting and noting t h e important contributions he made. Afteral, how many former FC are still talking about Nigeria? Westerhoff is one of us.
Westerhoff is a Nigerian at heart. Let me enjoy his old age. God bless him.
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EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 5:51 am I'd love to see Westerhoff in the stands in Qatar for SE quarter final game with Eguaveon as coach. It really would be a proud moment for him. I think the main difference between Rohr and Westerhoff is that Westerhoff encouraged and adopted the Nigerian football culture and improved on it while Rohr tried to change it.

GBAGAM.... not only that but playing useless style of football. very annoying and bad to the taste of nigerisans..

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