Super Eagles Legend Taribo West Explains Why He Left the Millions in Football To Become a Pastor
Former Super Eagles legend Taribo West shocked many when he abandoned his glamorous football career to become a pastor. The tough-tackling defender, known for his eccentric hairstyle, won accolades in the 1990s, playing for clubs like Auxerre and AC Milan.
Despite enjoying fame and fortune, Taribo retired in 2007 at the age of 33, following a powerful spiritual encounter where he heard God's voice instructing him to switch to ministry. This experience led him to establish a church in 2014.
Taribo has since voiced concerns about the poor treatment of retired Nigerian footballers, emphasizing the need for players to invest wisely and not solely rely on government stipends post-retirement. He highlighted the struggles faced by players like the late Peter Rufai, urging better recognition and support for former footballers.
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