A former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, is dead.
He was 61 years old.
“We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion,” the Super Eagles posted on their X handle on Thursday.
“Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond. Rest well, Peter Rufai,” they added.
The legendary shot stopper died on Thursday after an illness.
Tributes Pour In For ‘A True Giant’
It is with deep sorrow that I mourn the passing of our legendary national team goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, popularly known as Dodo Mayana. His death is a profound loss to the global football community.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family and the Nigerian
Meanwhile, tributes have poured in over the ex-Super Eagles shot stopper’s death.
A former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, was among the first to pay tribute to Rufai, describing his demise as a “profound loss”.
“His death is a profound loss to the global football community. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family and the Nigerian football community. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” Atiku wrote on his X handle.
“Peter Rufai’s remarkable contributions to the beautiful game will always be remembered, and he will be sorely missed.”
Super Eagle’s star, Ahmed Musa, also bid farewell to whom he said was “a true giant of Nigerian football”.
Cant believe im typing this – a post to bid farewell to a true giant of Nigerian football, Peter Rufai. Your heroic reflexes and unwavering presence between the posts brought us moments of pride on the world stage
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