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  • Why I will never advice my son to put his feet for this country – Taribo West

    Why I will never advice my son to put his feet for this country – Taribo West

    Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West has lamented the neglect of ex-internationals by sports administrators, stressing that “I’ll never advise my son to put his feet for this country”.

    The ex-Inter Milan star  who could not hold back his emotions during the funeral rites of late goalkeeper Peter Rufai slammed both Lagos State and the Nigerian Football Association for neglecting the family of the late football legend.

    According to him, the way Nigerian football treats its heroes after death is heartbreaking. He compared Rufai’s case to the sad stories of Stephen Keshi, Thompson Oleha and Rasheed Yekini, all late Super Eagles legends.”.

    “What kind of nation is this? With the type of example that they have shown with Shofoluwe, Stephen Keshi, Thompson Oliha, Rashidi Yekini, I’ll never advise my son to put his feet for this country,” he said.

    “Do we have a football association in this country or a federation in this Lagos state that this hero, soldier, football evangelist has to be treated this way and his family.

    “Could you imagine that the family would be crying to solicit within our groups, just to ask for money? It is madness.”

    West and Rufai were teammates in the national team for a couple of years. The duo were both discovered by Monday Sinclair, the former Eagles head coach who died in July.

    They were part of the Eagles squad at the 1999 World Cup in France.

  • HEINEKEN MATCH: Jay-Jay Okocha, Davido deny Dutch legend, Clarence Seedorf of victory

    HEINEKEN MATCH: Jay-Jay Okocha, Davido deny Dutch legend, Clarence Seedorf of victory

    Former Super Eagles midfielder, Jay-Jay Okocha has led his Team Nigeria side, featuring Nigerian music star, Davido, in a football recital against Team Heineken, captained by Four-time Champions League winner and iconic Dutch footballer, Clarence Seedor.

     

    The novelty match, which was organised by international premium beer brand, Heineken, took place at Landmark Beach, Abuja, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

     

    With Okocha finding the net with almost every shot he took, Seedorf hit the woodwork twice before finding the back of the net twice.

     

    Davido alongside colleagues Darey and MI teamed up ex-Super Eagles stars (Jay-Jay Okocha, and Taribo West) to battle Seedorf’s team in the Heineken Face-off, a novelty match that was held at Landmark Beach.

     

    The novelty match showcased some classy football skills from both sides.

     

    For the game, Seedorf was supported by topshots at NB Plc including Supply Chain Director, Martin Kochl and Finance Director, Rob Kleinjan.

     

    The game was filled with fun moments and had over 500 fans watching.

     

    Seedorf headlined this year’s Heineken UEFA Champions League trophy tour.

     

    He was the first and currently the only player to have won the UEFA Champions League Trophy with three different clubs.

     

    Others on the Heineken team include; Martin Kochl, Supply Chain Director NB Plc, Rob Kleinjan, Finance Director NB Plc as well as Jelle Van der Meer, Max Crombaach and Maarten Vrolijk.

     

    Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Emmanuel Oriakhi, described the faceoff challenge as another Heineken Football Experience which remains unrivalled even as he predicts there will be lots of fun in the five-a-side contest.

     

    The match was part of the long-chain of activities for the Trophy Tour.

  • Nigerians attack Taribo West for prophesying Trump’s victory

    Nigerians attack Taribo West for prophesying Trump’s victory

    Nigerians on social media have criticized former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West for prophesying that United States President, Donald Trump, would defeat Joe Biden by a slim margin.

    The video of the prophecy was posted on social media before the American election but only went viral after the poll had ended.

    West, who is also a preacher, said he rightly predicted the victory of Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki; and his Ondo State counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu, but his prediction did not go viral on social media.

    He later prophesied that Trump would win Biden by a thin margin and asked his supporters to ensure that his prophecy goes viral.

    The ex-football star said, “Before the election in Edo, I said Obaseki would win. Is that true? Did he win? Nobody said it anywhere. Nobody quoted me anywhere. I also said in the Ondo election that Akeredolu would win. Is that true? Did he win? He won.

    “Now, I want you to put this out the way I want it. Donald Trump will win the election by a slight split edge over Joe Biden. So, quote me and I want it to be out before time.”

    West’s prophecy has generated diverse comments on social media

    @M4micheal tweeted, “He predicted and made it look like God was speaking through him. If Trump had won, his prediction would’ve been right and he would’ve told his congregation that God did it, but God isn’t an author of confusion.”

    @Crpticcritic: Taribo west should be on the next night of a thousand laugh …..how can one person have so many jokes like this and he never blow ….” Nothing is coming out ” …now the first something that is out is already nothing again..

    @mykkel3, “One thing I know about this wrong prophecy was that he wanted to glorify himself after the first two corrected ones, that was why he needed a camera to put it on social media…He forgot that he is not God.”

    The quest for fame and cheap popularity will make men pride in themselves,” tweeted @amablacknaija.

    @Don_Larry1: Taribo West should be protected. A national treasure.

    @Borokinniquadri: The more reason why we should worship God and not our religious leaders. Many prophecies are from their own notions not from the Almighty.