Clemens Westerhof
Football manager with World Cup coaching
Born
May 3rd, 1940
85 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A Dutch football manager and former player. Managed teams in the Eredivisie and led the Nigerian national team during the 1994 FIFA World Cup, where Nigeria reached the round of 16. Managed several clubs, including FC Groningen and Vitesse. His coaching career spanned several decades, where strategic decisions and player management were crucial to the teams' performances.
Managed Nigeria national team at 1994 FIFA World Cup
Coached FC Groningen and Vitesse in Eredivisie
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