Nigerian football legend Jay Jay Okocha recently reunited with his former Super Eagles coach, Clemens Westerhof, during an emotional and memorable evening in Lagos.
The moment brought together two key figures who played pivotal roles in Nigeria’s football history, especially during the early 1990s.
Westerhof, who served as the head coach of the Nigerian national team from 1989 to 1994, paid a heartfelt visit to Okocha’s residence.
The Dutchman, visibly moved by the reunion, took to Instagram to share his joy.
“With my boy Jay Jay Okocha, thank you for hosting me and my wife Lillian. It was a pleasure to reconnect and share the good old days,” he wrote.
According to Westerhof, the warm hospitality shown by Okocha and his wife made the experience even more special.
He described the visit as an “unforgettable night of my life,” adding to the sentimental value of the occasion.
The reunion marked a touching moment in the lives of two men who helped shape the golden era of Nigerian football.
Westerhof’s time with the Super Eagles remains one of the most celebrated chapters in Nigeria’s football history.
Under his leadership, Nigeria clinched its second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 1994.
That same year, he guided the national team to its first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, where they impressed fans worldwide by topping a group that included Argentina, Bulgaria, and Greece.
Meanwhile, Okocha made his national team debut during Westerhof’s reign.
