Breaking: Nigerian Football Legend Peter Rufai Passes Away
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Peter Rufai, former Super Eagles goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champion, has passed away.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the sad news on Thursday through an official statement posted on its X (formerly Twitter) account.
“Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion.
Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond. Rest well, Peter Rufai,” the tribute read.
Fondly remembered by fans as Dodo Mayana, Rufai earned 65 caps for the Nigerian national team and played a pivotal role in the country’s golden era of football, helping secure Nigeria’s second AFCON title in Tunisia in 1994.
He also featured for the Super Eagles at two FIFA World Cup tournaments—USA 1994 and France 1998—cementing his place as one of the most respected goalkeepers in African football history.
Further details surrounding his passing are yet to be released at the time of this report.
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