Taribo West é um ex-zagueiro nigeriano, campeão olímpico em 1996 e campeão da Copa da UEFA de 1998 pela Inter de Milão. Disputou as Copas do Mundo de 1998 e 2002.
Taribo West
Taribo West is a former Nigerian center-back, born on March 26, 1974, known for his strong marking and braided, colorful hair. He gained prominence in Europe with Auxerre, where he won the French Championship and the French Cup in 1996. In 1997, he was signed by Inter Milan and won the UEFA Cup in 1998. Later he played for rival Milan and spent time at clubs such as Derby County, Kaiserslautern and Partizan. For Nigeria, he was part of the generation that won the gold medal at the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996, with victories over Brazil and Argentina in the final stages. He also competed in the World Cups of 1998 and 2002. After ending his career, he became an evangelical pastor.