| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by Nobody: 10:53am On Sep 20, 2015 |
Jidefido:
Former Super Eagles defence strongman, Taribo West made a shocking confession recently. He revealed that during his football career days he used juju to play on the field.
The ex-footballer turned pastor said he had a manager from Senegal and his manager would take him to several native doctors in Senegal where they will cut his tongue, hands and legs and then cook it.
“I spend most of my time at home meditating. All I want to do is to keep spreading the gospel. In my own little way, I have been into evangelisation visiting places like Ughelli and within the Orile community, Ajegunle and so on. God has been kind during these visits to preach the gospel to people who are yet to receive Christ. We believe He will take us globally very soon,” Taribo said.
It will be recalled that Super Eagles attacker, Brown Ideye came out and advised African players to stop using juju to enhance their playing prowess.
“Your background experience counts. We turn to God to give us direction. I’m happy how far He has taken us.
“The gospel is for the poor, rich and noble. Part of the gift God gave me is to reach out to the downtrodden. It is good if you can reach out to the downtrodden, preach the gospel to them and try to meet some of their needs through humanitarian services. I’m grateful to God for using me to spread the gospel across to these people,” he said.
On getting to Europe, Taribo would find himself entangled in another life of charms and superstitious beliefs.
A move from Auxerre to Milan saw him playing for rivals AC and Inter — one of few players to achieve the feat — in a three-year stint in Italy.
With a new-found life of affluence, the big defender paid huge sums of money for him to be supplied charms to win games, protect him from career-threatening injuries and also to be foretold the results of matches before they were played.
The 1998 UEFA Cup winner used to burn candles and hold a magical stone from Israel before games but he is bewildered that people are reluctant to publicly identify themselves with the practice, saying players and officials are deeply involved in the act.
Taribo said, “Of course yes (I was involved). I don’t know why people decline to talk about their involvement with charms. Football has to do with a lot of powers. When there are big events, you look at the stadium, you see people, fans invoking all kinds of things; magicians are there, voodooists are there.
“In my playing days, when I was ignorant, I used to get some mallams and babalawos (traditional doctors) to make charms for us, which we took to (national) camp. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn’t.
“In some clubs, before every game, the president or leader of the club will give you a lucky charm to play with. They will tell you to put it in your boots or socks and play. It’s their superstitious belief; that it can help them win matches.
“There are some coaches who are connected to African magicians and soothsayers from Senegal, Burkina Faso, Zaire or even Nigeria. These people are consulted to give these coaches results of games even before the matches are played.
“These people see strange things and they can tell you with their magic and charms, what the outcome of a match will be. People believe and use it. It works for those who believe in it. I saw it, I experienced it, I was with players that used it and I used it. So, why are people denying it? There are charms and rituals in football. It still exists.”
When Patience Ikemefuna, an evangelist who lives in America paid Taribo a visit in Milan, it marked a new phase in the 1996 Olympic Games gold medallist’s life.
Ikemefuna was perplexed when she discovered that Taribo was deeply involved in occultism. There were charms in his wardrobe and other parts of his apartment. Even though her host resisted initially, she convinced him and after several praying sessions, Taribo gave his life to Christ.
Today, even though they are not biologically related, he refers to Ikemefuna as “my sister.”
“God used her to change my life and ever since, my life has never been the same. I’m grateful to her. When I had an encounter with God and I became born again, I discovered that these powers were powerless. It was an avenue to collect money from us. There are lots of voodoo practices in football. If you are not with God, you have to be with the devil; with the devil they come with everything,” he added.
What is the difference between life in Christ and one filled with charms?
“You can’t compare,” he said. “When I was living that ignorant life, I was in darkness. In the darkness, the devil can give you what God can also give you, but he will give you without joy and peace. Eventually, you will end up in sorrow. But when you experience the joy of Christ, it adds no sorrow.
“The joy of the Lord is not only my strength; it gives me everything I need in life. The love of Christ comes with freedom, success, favour, expansion and a better life. When you have all these, you have everlasting peace. That is why I am comfortable today and I’m happy how God has seen me thus far.”
But being a pastor doesn’t mean he is free from temptations. In fact he realises that there are even tougher battles to fight as a cleric.
“Temptation is permanent; it’s there every hour, every day but if you begin to study the Bible, there are principles that God has laid down for us. If you follow this, the devil will not keep you.
“From my house to the bus stop, I may see a young girl not properly brought up, dressed half- naked walking on the streets. You will see temptation right there. But you have to pray for God’s grace to overcome the temptation.”
After a career that has seen him play football in Nigeria, France, Italy, England, Germany, Yugoslavia, UAE and Iran, Taribo has seen it all and aptly names his church a shelter.
He added, “We told ourselves to fast and ask God for a name for the ministry. In the process, a sister came up and said a voice told her that we should call the ministry Shelter in The Storm Miracle Ministries. That’s how we got the name.
“During my journeys, God created a shelter for me and transferred me into that fold. There are lots of natural disasters everywhere in the world in these last days. There are crisis in Asia; there is terrorism and sectarian groups springing up. People are migrating from all over the world to Europe because of fear. In the midst of all these, God has created for everyone a shelter, where everything in your life will be restored again.”
Even though he is no longer actively involved in the game, which gave him the good life and saw him resident in some of the world’s biggest cities, the Super Eagles — with whom he played two World Cups and two Africa Cup of Nations — is still very dear to Pastor Taribo West.
“We need to pray for the team and I have taken it as an assignment to pray for the team. The national team is part of my body, it’s my family.”
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After d juju, wetin u achieve? |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by daresimon(m): 10:56am On Sep 20, 2015 |
sentaljohn:
you can't take juju from Africans.. but wot I don't understand is how whites believe in juju Boss forget o. The whiites only used the bible and quran to mask so we won't see it. 2 Likes |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by andyanders: 10:59am On Sep 20, 2015 |
FriedPlantain:
No wonder he was able to win 4 Ballon D'or awards during his playing days though he was just a central defender.
This is the sort of bullshit lies they concort as confession or testimonies for churchgoers every time and most people eat it hook, line and sinker! Lubbish! 
Friedplantain No wonder you are who you are " fried plantain".When the brain is deluded, ignorance steps in and that is the state of who you are. |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by Badbreathcure81(m): 11:07am On Sep 20, 2015 |
Well its not a new thing,in life you either worship God or gods,you must be on a side to succeed in life 1 Like |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by Nobody: 11:12am On Sep 20, 2015 |
Zabilon007:
Shet....why Mikel own no dey work¿..... Cristiano and Messi must hook Me up with their source of juju. My brother, you just read from his confession that subscribing to charms or juju for success comes with loss of peace and joy and you are here thinking about treading same path with him. I bet you, if u dare try using juju you may not live to tell your story of how God delivered you because God has used Taribo West to warn you against it. |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by Nobody: 11:26am On Sep 20, 2015 |
Oyinbo head too strong; African juju no fit penetrate am, that's why Africa cannot win world cup 1 Like |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by Holuwakemmy16(f): 11:27am On Sep 20, 2015 |
Thank God u now God son halleluyah |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by Amigo101(m): 11:29am On Sep 20, 2015 |
I talk am!.. those tackles were spiked! |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by emmykk(m): 11:29am On Sep 20, 2015 |
menix:
No wonder he did look like a deity then..
This msg is not jst 4 footballers, but YOU, yes YOU who use voodoo to make FP nd FTC everyday, God is watching u..
Lalasticlala kindly lala this thread. I wish naira land show pix like Facebook make I dey see una eyes. Una go kill people with laugh 1 Like |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by Hatrik(m): 11:32am On Sep 20, 2015 |
juju will never win una world cup oooh |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by freecocoa(f): 11:41am On Sep 20, 2015 |
Then you are a very good example that juju doesn't work. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by 6fit(f): 11:45am On Sep 20, 2015 |
yorke1:
Interesting...you used juju and still did win the world cup or nation cup. even with Africa Juju, they hav never move any close to winning the World cup.......fake juju dem |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by shammah1(m): 11:57am On Sep 20, 2015 |
I pity you. The man of is saved and has peace of mind. Be here insulting people cos of ignorance. May God forgive you permsec:
U dont use juju sir, U are the juju itself.
See ur face like assistant baphomet! |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by Nobody: 12:00pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
ednut1:
even with juju u no still become world best reminds me of the zaire team that went to 74 world cup with juju, yet got thrashed mercilessly  u don old o? 2 Likes |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by stanisbaratheon: 12:03pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
no wonder he grew corn on his head...lol |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by Femmymata2(m): 12:04pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
I believe african countries can win the world cup only if they can invest more in juju. Just pick some random guyz and fortify them with real,strong and expensive juju, the world cup will be ours. |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by permsec: 12:10pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
shammah1:
I pity you. The man of is saved and has peace of mind. Be here insulting people cos of ignorance. May God forgive you shut ur mouth Mr holier than thou! My comment has nothing to do with ignorance as u claim other than his facial expression during his football days that if u witnessed it. Stop pretending to be outspoken cos you are far from that. Silly hypocrite! |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by Bambless1(m): 12:12pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
Seen |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by Nobody: 12:12pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
This post is full of lies..he onsaid footballers use juju..d poster of dis thread jst personalize d whole issue.#there is God o |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by permsec: 12:12pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
freecocoa:
Then you are a very good example that juju doesn't work. Abi? Hard work pays! |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by DJMCOTTY(m): 12:15pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
Ernieman:
My brother, you just read from his confession that subscribing to charms or juju for success comes with loss of peace and joy and you are here thinking about treading same path with him. I bet you, if u dare try using juju you may not live to tell your story of how God delivered you because God has used Taribo West to warn you against it. but na joke na.. |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by freecocoa(f): 12:19pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
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| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by Cholison(m): 12:29pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
Yet no world cup to show for it abi? God of mercy deliver us oo. Amen. |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by kelmicheal: 12:30pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
make dem check westham and chelsea couches dem they use juju....true fact...morinho juju is back after 5woeful games with defeat and red cards |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by sentaljohn(m): 12:52pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
jcmaiah:
Hahahaha. . you need information. Whites and blacks who you think say do juju pass? na black abeg.. Whites are learners wen it comes to juju...4get bro, whites fiit dey do juju but mhen dem no fit reach us..sango,obatala, ifa, etc |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by sentaljohn(m): 12:54pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
DONOCHAS:
juju hv been with the whites 4 longer than u think, afterall magic and juju are the same. magic dey different from juju na...juju bad pass magic...magic has a short term effect unlike juju |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by shammah1(m): 12:55pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
like I already said. "May God forgive you" permsec:
shut ur mouth Mr holier than thou! My comment has nothing to do with ignorance as u claim other than his facial expression during his football days that if u witnessed it.
Stop pretending to be outspoken cos you are far from that. Silly hypocrite! |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by femiranking28(m): 12:55pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
And you never won wold best Bros, abeg check that juju na rubbish |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by ednut1(m): 1:03pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
Onijagidijagan:
u don old o? i watch am for tv ni o. i be small boy abeg |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by Christmasdon(m): 1:09pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
So, this is why after so many numerous set of bets i placed, those jujuist in the stadium we deny my bet with only one goal to go. Thereby cutting my bet. |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by litetias(m): 1:09pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
FriedPlantain:
No wonder he was able to win 4 Ballon D'or awards during his playing days though he was just a central defender.
This is the sort of bullshit lies they concort as confession or testimonies for churchgoers every time and most people eat it hook, line and sinker! Lubbish!
Friedplantain He never won the Ballon D'or. In fact the only defender to win that award is Fabio Cannavaro. |
| Re: During My Playing Days, I Used Juju – Taribo by mymadam(m): 1:10pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
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Oh yeah, I remember. I am a living witness. Remember the mortar (pounding away the monkey meat) and their witch-doctor? Germany and Holland were merciless in 1974 as Messi is now merciless in 2012+ -