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Football Manager: Remembering the game’s 10 greatest African legends

They may not have all lived up to the hype, but these players still leave FM fans misty eyed

Taribo West

An absolute ‘must sign’ on Championship Manager 2001-02, where West could often be found as a free signing and an immediate upgrade on your defensive options.

At 27, he was in his prime, and ready to step in and make an instant impact in the heart of the backline.

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In real life, West is arguably as well known for his colourful hairstyles as for his playing career, where he represented both Milan clubs and was an Olympic gold medallist with Nigeria’s Dream Team in 1996.