Taribo West Is Not Dead, He Is Alive - Victor Ikpeba Dismisses Death Rumour

Former Africa Player of the Year, Victor Ikpeba has negated news announcing Taribo West’s death.
Reports that filtered the air on Friday evening has it that the former Super Eagles' defence stalwart died in South Africa, but his former teammate, Ikpeba and close associates rebuffed the claims via Twitter.
My brother Taribo West is alive. Please ignore rumours that he is dead.— Victor Ikpeba (@V_Ikpeba) September 30, 2016

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