₦airaland Forum

Softmirror:
Our most handsome football player don buy market with his EMPTY SENSELESS RANT. 😂😂😂😮😂. Everybody just dey abuse am right left and center .

Peter Rufai and his family have dignity o. If Taribo wants Nigerians to contribute for his well-being because he was looking so wrecked and wretched, he should speak up.

Data boys on the prowl!

Maxymilliano:
What has his salary at club level had to do with the NFF not doing enough for ex players who fought to put the country name on global list ?

And can we see what Rufai salary was as at then

We should learn from other countries. Their footballers even pay their country's football association. It's truly disheartening that Nigerians lack a sense of patriotism in any form. Always want the government to take care of them, leaving 150 million in perpetual poverty. They spent their money on women and on an unnecessary show-off. Read about Etor and this guy from Senegal, even George Weah of Liberia. I think the government resources should be used to take care of the less privileged and the poor, not the privileged ones

ogawisdom:
The wasteful man even supported Tinubu

Those who supported Obi like Mr. Ibu died long ago.

tballeyy:
waiting u wan civil servant to do?

Meaningful things about there life not castigate government as you do here always

these retired footballers after their retirement they can still go into other job opportunities in the football sector.. like football club coaching, football player agent, football TV media presenter, football analysist, football journalist, football administrator, CAF officials, FIFA officials and administrator, football club scouts, advertisements and endorsements and many other jobs in the football sector to make themselves busy and earn more money and enrich themselves the more..there are some retired football players that are doing this jobs now and making more money and not depending on their government for help or financial assistance

After lavishing their hard earned wages , like Omokachi ( thank God, he is still relevant an even a coach ).

During the Atlanta 96 , were they not fully reinforce to the extent that Abacha gave them a building each in Abuja bcus of the trophy earned with money even donations from companies and some philanthropist organizations. How many civil servants have that one in there kiti. Taribo should just park aside, think well stop saying rubbish.

Maxymilliano:
What has his salary at club level had to do with the NFF not doing enough for ex players who fought to put the country name on global list ?

And can we see what Rufai salary was as at then

They were paid each time they played for Nigeria. These ex-footballers feel entitled. You can’t blame the government for your wrong financial choices. FG has supported these guys in the past, let them rest

Kukutente23:
Where did you see sign on fee
Do you know what sign on fee is

Its past your bed time kiddo, run along.

ambale:
Asin Nigerians just funny at times ooo

Yet they want the current set of players to die for the country with this sort of mindset

These guys practically took football as war then, with life threatening injuries, constantly keeping fit so the country can be put in the world map and yet ordinary support them after retirement na him be problem

What world map? Was playing for Nigeria their full time job? You guys are outrageous. I have little pity for the ones that played in Europe. Imagine someone like Obafemi Martins (God forbid) going broke me you want me to pity him. Wake up abeg


How many games did they play for Nigeria compared to their clubs that Nigeria should fund them for life?

They played more for clubs than county

Svoboda:
Sports, especially football, is a very short career. Irrespective of the amount of money earned within a career span, it can fizzle within fleeting moments. It was even far more difficult to have very good investment options in the 80s and 90s, unlike now. Even at that, things can go awry with one wrong decision. That said, some of the younger players then made very poor financial choices. Who would believe that Amokachie once owned an unneeded private jet?

This doesn't however negate that government and sports administrators ought to have an input on ex sportsmen welfare. If politicians who pilfer public funds at can attract government support even to the point of bankrolling their hospital bills and even burials, how much more our exsportmen who put smiles on our faces.

... these retired footballers players after retirement from football can do other jobs opportunities in the football sector and earn more money and enrich themselves and no need to depend on government for help.. like they can go into football club coaching, football player agent, football TV media presenter football analysist, football journalist, football administrator, CAF officials and administrator, FIFA officials and administrator, advertisements and endorsements, football club scouts , football sporting director and many other job in the football sector...in which they can go into and earn more money and enrich themselves the more..many retired football players do some of these jobs now and they do not depend on their government for help and financial assistance

tunde1200:
Talk and make sense out of it.
Leave government alone and develop yourself.

NFF doesn't know the younger boys are watching. How does this inspire patriotism?

Scarrr:
Omo yearly o in 1999...not throughout their careers 🤥

.taribo west played for many clubs and earn lot of money in those clubs.. go to google and check the clubs he played for

ambale:
Asin Nigerians just funny at times ooo

Yet they want the current set of players to die for the country with this sort of mindset

These guys practically took football as war then, with life threatening injuries, constantly keeping fit so the country can be put in the world map and yet ordinary support them after retirement na him be problem

lol yeye man no vote with this brain next election cycle..

ambale:
Asin Nigerians just funny at times ooo

Yet they want the current set of players to die for the country with this sort of mindset

These guys practically took football as war then, with life threatening injuries, constantly keeping fit so the country can be put in the world map and yet ordinary support them after retirement na him be problem

funny how folks who don't know how shit works always have the most opinions

Svoboda:
Sports, especially football, is a very short career. Irrespective of the amount of money earned within a career span, it can fizzle within fleeting moments. It was even far more difficult to have very good investment options in the 80s and 90s, unlike now. Even at that, things can go awry with one wrong decision. That said, some of the younger players then made very poor financial choices. Who would believe that Amokachie once owned an unneeded private jet?

This doesn't however negate that government and sports administrators ought to have an input on ex sportsmen welfare. If politicians who pilfer public funds at can attract government support even to the point of bankrolling their hospital bills and even burials, how much more our exsportmen who put smiles on our faces.

u sabi many English but na naija brain still dey ur head..u tryy

Kemetian:
Thank you Reno.

When Taribo West was earning millions of dollars, did he enjoy it with us?

No.

But If he falls sick we should donate money to him. Are we his slaves?

🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂

Scarrr:
oga why Okocha mentioned in the paper and likes of Kanu no go broke? Why are they still billionaires?.... stop defending nonsense...#193m yearly in 1999, I guess u be genz tho,not to know how huge that was in 99..evn now more than 70% of Nigerians won't make up to #50m in their entire life time, and u here creating nonsense excuses for someone that earned 193m yearly, excluding bonuses and money earned from brands in 99😱

leave them make them dey do hero worship, anything wey remain 4 them inside this Nigeria we go allocate am to taribo west no worry😂🤣🤣

correctguy101:
They're pushing the focus elsewhere.


It just goes on to say west is right to a large extent. Focus on ya growth and fo not kih yasef for pipu who wouldn't value ya efforts. If you must stress yasef, make sure there's benefit. Make sure or run o...

Masses wey no wise go take am play until pepper enter their eyes

u no b correct guy, you're a selfish Nigerian...since 93,make dem still dey bankroll them? Many pikin wey dem born between that bracket wey no get chance see education nko?who dem complain to? Na all this hidden entitlements make Nigerians dangerous,I fear the masses pass our leaders 🤣

Putindbutt:
Obi tell you how much he dey collect?. If you know say football no dey pay you, join politics. Nobody force am to play football.

Na politicians go fix your country whether you know it or not. Obi can't be greedy compared with Tinubu...I pray Mak u for get road, water, electricity etc.

Which country is that? Andriano, Carlos, even West Brown and have you not see Ronaldinho on Tiktok shouting Taptap/?

Putindbutt:
Rehabilitate?, Like give examples, local boy 😂

Pakute:
Taribo West’s Salary in 1999 Emerges After Criticising FG for Abandoning Rufai, Others.

Is Taribo's salary same as Peter Rufai's salary?

I don't understand this post.


If they're saying Peter Rufai earned a million Euros, that will be understandable

Scarrr:
oga why Okocha mentioned in the paper and likes of Kanu no go broke? Why are they still billionaires?.... stop defending nonsense...#193m yearly in 1999, I guess u be genz tho,not to know how huge that was in 99..evn now more than 70% of Nigerians won't make up to #50m in their entire life time, and u here creating nonsense excuses for someone that earned 193m yearly, excluding bonuses and money earned from brands in 99😱

But Taribo didn't say he's broke na. Peter Rufai is the person in question.
I doubt he earned much, as he played for little clubs unlike the Okochas and Taribo wests.

ediko5:
That alone could build 4 palatial mansions as at that time.

He was busy living extravagant lifestyle and now he's spewing trash

Taribo west didn't say he's broke. Peter Rufai is the person in question.

Putindbutt:
And they played for the country free of charge?, dem no collect their bonuses?. Are you aware that they were paid in dollars?. Are civil servants being paid in dollars?. So after all that, Govt must take over their responsibility after retirement?. Is Nollywood actors not putting Nigeria on the map, how many artistes are crying to Govt after their career?. Abeg shift.

I ask same question, why do they think they deserve better than other Nigerians. Means wiskid and Burna who put Nigeria on the international stage should be government responsibility too

Putindbutt:
Nollywood actors and local musicians will soon be asking Government for retirement benefits too. They may even ask Govt to take over the responsibility of their kids after retirement. Were Taribo and his colleagues owed their bonuses whenever they come home to play during their active years?. If only you knew how powerful these players were during their playing days. That's why I really love what the President is doing, make sure their bonuses and rewards are given to them now, let them do whatever they want with it, so that when they retire, they won't have any entitlement mentality.

Bros some politicians are still collecting retirement benefits after stealing all our tax money.
Do u know what most of these footballers went through before they can travel out of the country?
Some countries erect statues for their heroes but our we prefer to honor our politicians than those that makes the country proud.
Make una the reason oooo

zero8zero:
Reno Omokri has berated footballers, entertainers and artistes who end up being broke in their old age and decide to blame the government for it.

According to him, having such a mentally is tantamount to mental laziness.

In a post shared on his X handle, Reno wrote

What did local, state and federal governments do with the taxes collected from the footballers and other celebrities’ income such that they fail to provide sufficient social amenities, services and utilities to support them later on in life

Very petty and a distraction from the main issue. So Taribo should use his savings for Rufai's burial? The issue is more of insensitivity on the part of government and the football body. Ex-politicians that received state burials, what was their salary or is it because they were broke? By the way, how much did the FGN spend on Buhari's burial, a man that inflicted pains and promoted bigotry in Nigeria. And does it mean his family couldn't have successfully buried him?

Kukutente23:
PM news was known for fake news
Where did they get the figure from?
Jaap Stam became the most expensive player in football history in 1998 when he transferred from PSV to Man Utd and the total fee was £10.6m.
I just checked. Taribo's movement to Inter from Auxerre was €3m in 1997 so how is he able to be earning over half of his transfer fee every year? That's a big fat lie

Transfer fee is a one off payment to the selling club, in certain instances the player might get a cut, it has no bearing at all in the salary a player can negotiate with the buying club.

Pakute:
Taribo West’s Salary in 1999 Emerges After Criticising FG for Abandoning Rufai, Others.

Not is agreement with TARIBO..imagine if in the future OSIMHEN family starts asking for support for burial after collecting millions of dollars and buying fast cars..some players actually give to the community financial aids but they should apply sense...those days imagine if he bought lots of lands and invested in businesses.

Make footballers dey save O, we are tired of all these entitlements mentality. Wetin make civil servants do

Transfer fee has nothing to do with salary. Transfer fee is buying over a contract from an existing one and it goes mainly to the club not players. You can be bought for 1m dollars or even a free transfer if your contract is finished and got paid millions of dollars. Messi got a free transfer and is earning big. Same for most of the players in Saudi Arabia earning big. Buying of players is the business of the club owners and directors, That is how they make their money.

Kukutente23:
PM news was known for fake news
Where did they get the figure from?
Jaap Stam became the most expensive player in football history in 1998 when he transferred from PSV to Man Utd and the total fee was £10.6m.
I just checked. Taribo's movement to Inter from Auxerre was €3m in 1997 so how is he able to be earning over half of his transfer fee every year? That's a big fat lie