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Taribo West, Nigeria footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Taribo West
Taribo West
Nigeria
26 March 1974
multiplayer
Taribo West is a Nigerian pastor and former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is best remembered for his various unusual and colourful hairstyles.

After winning several major trophies with Auxerre in French football, West went on to play for both Milanese clubs, Inter Milan and AC Milan. He also appeared in the top-level leagues of England and Germany.

At international level, West was capped 42 times for Nigeria between 1994 and 2005, taking part in two World Cups and two African Championships. He also represented his country at the 1996 Olympics, winning a gold medal.

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📋 Profile & Career

⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Taribo West
Date of birth: (1974-03-26) 26 March 1974 (age 51)
Place of birth: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s): Defender
⚽ Youth career:
: Sharks
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
1989: Obanta United
1990: Sharks
1991: Enugu Rangers
1992: Julius Berger
1993–1997: Auxerre 73 (1)
1997–1999: Inter Milan 44 (1)
2000–2001: AC Milan 4 (1)
2000–2001: → Derby County (loan) 18 (0)
2001–2002: 1. FC Kaiserslautern 10 (0)
2003–2004: Partizan 16 (1)
2004–2005: Al-Arabi
2005: Plymouth Argyle 4 (0)
2007: Paykan 0 (0)
Total: 169 (4)
⚽ International career:
1993: Nigeria U21
1996: Nigeria U23 6 (0)
1994–2005: Nigeria 42 (0)

📼 Match Highlights Videos

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Channel Image Taribo West (25) vs Gabriel Batistuta (30) - Calcio - 03/04/1999
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Estimated Revenue • $52

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Channel Image Taribo West
3 years ago • 1.69K views
Estimated Revenue • $5

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Channel Image Taribo West vs Manchester United (Home) - Premier - 25/11/2000
8 months ago • 6.29K views
Estimated Revenue • $18

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Channel Image How Football Saved Taribo West | LIFE + TIMES
2 years ago • 25.6K views
Estimated Revenue • $72

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Channel Image Taribo West | Nigerian Hero (colorful hairstyles) | best goals and skills
5 years ago • 91.99K views
Estimated Revenue • $258

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Channel Image Taribo West: Nigeria’s Fearless Defender | Super Eagles & Legends Game Highlights
5 months ago • 725 views
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Channel Image Taribo West (23) vs George Weah (31) - Derby della Madonnina - 22/03/1998
3 years ago • 392.18K views
Estimated Revenue • $1,098

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Channel Image Ronaldinho Team vs Roberto Carlos Team | All Goals & Highlights | The Beautiful Game 2023 | Vini Jr
2 years ago • 2.88M views
Estimated Revenue • $8,058

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Channel Image Tolu Arokodare’s Goal against Rwanda - 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
22 hours ago • 6.85K views
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Channel Image (VIDEO) Taribo West, Peter Rufai, Okocha, Kanu, Others Declare Support For Tinubu Presidency Bid
3 years ago • 63.34K views
Estimated Revenue • $177

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Channel Image Nigeria 3-2 Spain World Cup 1998 | Full highlight - 1080p HD | Sunday Oliseh
1 years ago • 3.14M views
Estimated Revenue • $8,786

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Channel Image Taribo West jugando en el Milan. Año 2000
9 years ago • 44.67K views
Estimated Revenue • $125

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📰 Google News (RSS)

Heated debate rages in Nigeria over treatment of former Super Eagles players - ESPN

  • ✐ ESPN
  • Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

I’ll never advise my son to play for Nigeria – Taribo West - Punch Newspapers

Taribo West accuses NFF of failing football heroes - The ICIR

  • ✐ The ICIR
  • Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

‘What kind of nation is this?’ — Taribo West laments treatment of late Rufai - Vanguard News

Ex Inter Milan Coach Reveals Former Defender’s Bizarre Behind-The-Scenes Tantrum: ‘He Told Me He Was The Star Of Africa!’ - SempreInter.com

Taribo West slams Nigeria over neglect of late goalkeeper Peter Rufai - GhanaWeb

  • ✐ GhanaWeb
  • Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Taribo West blasts NFF, Lagos FA for abandoning Peter Rufai’s family - Businessday NG

'I’ll never advise my son to play for Nigeria' – Taribo West alleges Rufai neglect at funeral - GhanaSoccernet

And Taribo West Cried! - realnewsmagazine.net

Taribo West’s entitlement and our collapsing infrastructure - TheCable

  • ✐ TheCable
  • Sat, 30 Aug 2025 07:02:00 GMT

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