I don’t want my son to ever visit Nigeria – Ex-Super Eagles defender, Taribo West

Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West expressed his strong reluctance for his son to ever visit Nigeria in an interview with News Central. West criticized the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Lagos State Government for allegedly neglecting the family of late goalkeeper Peter Rufai.

He described the treatment of Rufai's family as disheartening and emphasized the lack of support for Nigerian football heroes. West shared his personal experiences of losing family members and the emotional toll it took on him, highlighting the need for better care for football legends.

He questioned how a nation could treat its heroes in such a manner and vowed to protect his son from experiencing similar neglect. West's comments shed light on the challenges faced by former football players in Nigeria and the importance of honoring their contributions.