Mr Zarko Zecevic told daily mail that they found out that when Taribo played for Partizan in 2002 he was 40 years old though the nigerian claimed he was 28 years. Zecevic was quick to add that throughout Taribo West's stay with the club his performances were impeccable.

Taribo who played for both InterMilan and AC Milan in serie A and Auxerre in Ligue 1 is now a pastor.
However, if Zecevic's claim is true, it means Taribo West arrived
InterMilan at 35 and AC Milan when he was 37 years old.