Footballers are known for their different characters and wild lives on and off the pitch but there are some players who left the beautiful game to preach the good news. While many retired footballers become coaches and businessmen or use their popularity to gain sponsorship, these players took the unconventional root of becoming clergymen. 1. Taribo West The Super Eagles legend who no longer wears his trademark hairstyle once narrated how he was involved in occultism during his playing days before his encounter with a female pastor, Patience Ikemefuna. Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West is now a pastor. Photo: Fifa.com West is now a pastor and founder of Shelter in The Storm Miracle Ministries of All Nations. The 52-year-old during one of his sermons. READ ALSO: Checkout how Floyd Mayweather immortalized his legendary fight with Conor McGregor (photo) 2. Peter Knowles The Wolverhampton Wanderers player gave up the game to become a Jehovah's Witness in 1969. He was so good