"If tomorrow I have a young boy who is good to play for the country, Nigerians will not see the good legs because you have to bribe your way into the national teams."
— Taribo West

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Maldini rivalry forced me out of Milan — Taribo. The Punch (Nigeria), 8 December 2023

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