An ode to Taribo West CM legend & Thierry Henry's 'toughest opponent'


TARIBO WEST NIGERIA & INTER MILAN 02 July 1998 Stock Photo Alamy

A dreadlocked destroyer. A defensive colossus. A gun for hire who had new managers from Barcelona to Bradford scrabbling for his signature: - Start New Game - Board Expectations - Sign Taribo.


An ode to Taribo West CM legend & Thierry Henry's 'toughest opponent'

That move to Pride Park was semi-successful; West helped Derby avoid relegation but was released in 2001 after prioritising Nigeria call-ups over his club commitments. His nomadic career wound down, including a five-game spell at Plymouth and being rejected by Kevin Keegan's Manchester City, before West found his true calling.


Taribo West God’s gift to Nigeria The Lost Diamonds

Taribo West, Nigeria's colourful defender who left juju for Jesus Saturday, July 18, 2020 Eccentric. Taribo West was famous for his weird hairstyle but on the pitch proper, he was a top defender.


TARIBO WEST NIGERIA & INTER MILAN 30 June 1998 Stock Photo Alamy

Former Nigeria defender Taribo West claims he was forced to leave Milan because of the mafia in Italy.After four successful years at Auxerre, West moved to Inter in 1997 and won the UEFA Cup in his se


Taribo West's hilarious confession of why Nigeria lost 1998 World Cup

Taribo West on Nigeria goalkeeping situation The 49-year-old former AC Milan defender recently aired his take on the goalkeeping crisis plaguing the Super Eagles. Speaking to media outlet Brila FM, the 1996 Olympic gold winner stated: "Getting a new goalkeeper at this point is risky because there is no time to figure out things anymore.


Inter Milan and Caf celebrate Nigerian legend Taribo West at 46 Goal

The only thing more controversial than Taribo West's hairstyle was his age. But regardless of how old he said he was, one thing was for sure: West knew how to defend. The 43-year-old had a.


I’m alive, says Taribo amidst death rumours Ameh News

Player Profile: Taribo West. Date of Birth: 26/3/1974 Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Position: Defender National Team: Nigeria International Caps: 42 International Goals: 0 Club Career. It's not often that a footballer is remembered more for their hairstyles than their footballing ability, but not every player is Taribo West.


Whatever happened to Taribo West? The ageless defender with the best

March 26, 2019 By Ben Ugbana Today, March 26th 2019, former Nigeria International, Taribo West clocks 45 years of age, and Ripples Nigeria's Ben Ugbana outlines ten facts that football fans.


Taribo West set to lead protest against corruption in Nigerian football

Taribo West is alive. by Tunde Eludini. September 30, 2016. Reading Time: 1 min read 0. The rumoured death of a former Nigeria international, Taribo West, has led to much panic in the country's.


Football Corruption Taribo West set to lead protest against Nigerian

Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Thierry Henry has picked Nigeria's Taribo West as the toughest opponent of his career. The World Cup winner is the Gunners' all-time goal scorer and was.


Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West, has backed the Nigeria

Taribo West displaying some amazing skill for Nigeria in both the first and second rounds of the France 98 World CUp


TARIBO WEST NIGERIA & INTER MILAN 24 April 1998 Stock Photo Alamy

Taribo West is a retired Nigerian professional footballer who played as a defender. Famed for his outrageous hair stylings, not to mention his talents as a tough uncompromising defender.. He began his career in Nigeria with the club Julius Berger before moving to Europe to play for Auxerre in France.. He played for several clubs throughout his career, including Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Derby.


Taribo West Best football players, Football players, Nigeria

Taribo West 1 1 2 1 Retired Last club: Paykan FC Most games for: AJ Auxerre Retired since: Oct 1, 2007 imago images + Date of birth/Age: Mar 26, 1974 (49) Place of birth: Lagos Citizenship: Nigeria Height: N/A Position: Left-Back Former International: Nigeria Caps/Goals: 42 / 0 Profile Stats Market values Transfers Rumors National team News


Signed Taribo West Photo Display Nigeria Autograph

For Taribo West, the former Auxerre, AC Milan and Inter Milan defender, that 3-2 triumph over Argentina in the final is still fresh in his memory. "The Olympics in 1996 is one of the most.


Taribo West FIFA World Cup 2002 Nigeria

Taribo West, the former Super Eagles defender, says he became a clergyman after his football career because God appeared to him "one on one". The former Inter Milan bulwark made the disclosure.


Taribo West's hilarious confession of why Nigeria lost 1998 World Cup

Taribo West (born 26 March 1974) is a Nigerian pastor and former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is best remembered for his various unusual and colourful hairstyles. [1] [2] After winning several major trophies with Auxerre in French football, West went on to play for both Milanese clubs, Inter Milan and AC Milan.

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