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

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.

Taribo West FIFA World Cup 1998 Nigeria

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's hilarious confession of why Nigeria lost 1998 World Cup

Taribo West a gagné la Coupe des Jeux Olympiques de football en 1996 à Atlanta avec la génération des Nwankwo Kanu, Jay-Jay Okocha, Emmanuel Amunike, Sunday Oliseh, Viktor Ikpeba, pour ne.

Taribo West of Nigeria runs with the ball during the World Cup 2002

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.

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

Nigeria; Taribo West Urges Peseiro To Bring Back "Oyibo Wall" As Super Eagles Centre Back Pair For AFCON.. Speaking on how Super Eagles can be effective at the AFCON former defender of the Nigerian team Taribo West says it's about time the coach bring back the duo who achieved a whole lot together from 2016 to 2018. Advertisement

Former AC Milan player Taribo West is '12 years older than he claims

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.

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

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.

Taribo West set to lead protest against corruption in Nigerian football

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.

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

How former Nigeria defender Taribo West found a new life as a pastor after his football career came to an end. 17 May 2021. 24 minutes.

TARIBO WEST NIGERIA & INTER MILAN 30 June 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.

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

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

Football Corruption Taribo West set to lead protest against Nigerian

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 FIFA World Cup 2002 Nigeria

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.

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

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 And His Flamboyant Hairstyle (pictures) Sports Nigeria

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.

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

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.