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I see Yobo as a sports minister in future -Taribo West

Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West who mentored Joseph Yobo when he joined Super Eagles forsees the latter as a sports minister. “You have crossed the limit. I see Yobo as a sports minister in future or even governor.” He made this statement today during the Yobo Testimonial press conference held at the Eko Hotel and Suites Lagos today. The event had the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike in attendance. Roll Call of sports heavyweights at the event include Kanu Nwankwo, Jay Jay Okocha, Christian Chukwu, Fanny Amun, Amodu Shuaibu, Austin Eguavon, Ifeanyi Udeze , Peter Rufai etc. The testimonial match will take place on May 27 at the Adokiye Amiesiamaka stadium, Port harcourt.

“In 2002, I was just a schoolboy. When you see the likes of Okocha , kanu and Taribo, who are you to speak? The man of the moment said. Yobo also revealed his testimonial will be graced by former Manchester United manager, David Moyes.

Below are some of the comments made by guests at the event
Kanu Nwankwo: Not everyone can pull people like this to one room. Shows how much Yobo has done and respect he commands. Below are some of the comments made by guests at the event
Fanny Amun: I told Yobo in 2002 before the World Cup that I see him as captain of the Super Eagles
Amodu: Because of club schedule, Yobo flew to one game in a chartered flight and never asked for refund
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Jay Jay Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo, Taribo West, Mercy Akide, others get NFF appointment.

‎Ex- internationals; Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo, Celestine Babayaro, Finidi George, Taribo West, Tijani Babangida others have been appointed as members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Study Group.
The group which was set up after Nigeria’s shocking exit from the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations will focus on getting talented Nigerian players into the developmental leagues in Europe for the purpose of creating a pool of future Super Eagles’ players and work hard at getting more Nigerian–born footballers in Europe to commit to representing their fatherland.
Headed by Jay Jay Okocha, also included in the group are; Kashimawo Laloko, Henry Nwosu, Peter Rufai, Dominic Iorfa,Dahiru Sadi, Gbenga Ogunbote, Mutiu Adepoju, Florence Omagbemi, Mercy Akide-Udoh, nn Chiejine, Benedict Akwuegbu, Michael Obiku, Darlington Omodiagbe, Eucharia Uche, Salisu Yusuf, Alloy Agu and Benedict Iroha
Meanwhile, to improve the quality of coaching, match–reading and backroom analysis in the country and ultimately improve the fortunes of the various national teams, the Executive Committee adopted a proposal by its President, Amaju Pinnick, to sponsor 17 persons on a two week, intensive training programme in the United Kingdom.
They include; Sam John Obuh, Isa Ladan Bosso, Shaibu Amodu, Salisu Yusuf, Paul Aigbogun, Kelechi Emeteole, David Ngodigha, Edema Fuludu, Yisa Sofoluwe, Nwankwo Kanu, Augustine ‘Jay –Jay’ Okocha, Garba Lawal, Dahiru Sadi, Siji Lagunju, Ann Chiejine, Florence Omagbemi and Garba Musa.
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Nigerian football legend, Taribo West's hairstyle named the worst in soccer.

Oh please, I strongly disagree. There are worse hairstyles than his.

Worldsoccertalk.com has named Nigerian football legend, Taribo West’s hairstyle as the worst ever in soccer. The football site recently compiled a list of Top 10 Worst Haircuts in Soccer for both past and present footballers and his name surprisingly occupied the top position.

(The bright green colour in his hair probably represented his country’s colours.)

Actually Giovanni Simeone’s hair (the second pic on top) is worse than Taribo’s. Another shocking name on the list is PSG’s David Luiz. On the contrary he has a beautiful hair.(Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.) France’s Bacary Sagna should be on that list and so many names I can’t remember right now.

Their top ten footballers with worst hairstyles.

1. Taribo West

2. Chris Waddle

3) Djibril Cisse

4)  Giovanni Simeone

5) Ronaldo (Brazil)

6) Marouane Fellaini

7) Defenders (David Luiz, Fabricio Coloccini, and Carles Puyol.)

8)  Rene Higuita (Colombia)

9) David James (ex-England goalkeeper)

10) Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)

Here’s what they said about Taribo.

“The Nigerian had the worst haircut in the world. It could only be described as braids, but with most of his head shaved, and then the braids put up into pigtails. He even had the cheek to die his hair bright green at one stage during his career. West had a brief spell at Plymouth Argyle, where he made four appearances. The west-country club obviously weren’t big fans of his ability to play, as well as his terrible haircut.”

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"Stop harassing him". Taribo West blasts NFF over Stephen Keshi query

Nigerian football legend, Taribo West has slammed the Nigerian Football Federation for handing Stephen Keshi a  query letter  after he failed to attend a technical committee meeting and an event hosted by President Goodluck Jonathan. The former Nigerian defender labels the NFF’s action a distraction at a time when the team should be focusing on the World Cup.
“I don’t know why the NFF has chosen this time to query Keshi when the World Cup is just around the corner. We should be concluding our plans for the World Cup and not fighting Keshi . The query is irrelevant – it’s a distraction. They should stop harassing him. I believe there are people inside and outside the NFF who are benefiting immensely from the confusion in our football.
“They are the ones instigating the crisis to make money to the detriment of the development of the game in the country and our World Cup preparations. They know if there’s a good relationship between Keshi and the NFF, they won’t make money. So they put much pressure on the NFF to fight Keshi. They don’t care whether we perform in Brazil or not, providing they make money. Yes, the crisis will affect the psyche of the players but I believe Keshi will take care of it because he knows what he’s doing.”
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