By Ubong Usoro Peter Rufai, the iconic former goalkeeper of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has died at the age of 61. He passed away after a prolonged illness, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in Nigerian football history. Nicknamed Dodomayana, Rufai enjoyed a successful two-decade career playing professionally in Europe. He …
Former Super Eagles No.1 Peter Rufai is Dead
By Ubong Usoro
Peter Rufai, the iconic former goalkeeper of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has died at the age of 61.
He passed away after a prolonged illness, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in Nigerian football history.
Nicknamed Dodomayana, Rufai enjoyed a successful two-decade career playing professionally in Europe.
He featured for clubs in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain, earning a reputation as a skilled and reliable shot-stopper.
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Proudly Represented Nigeria on the Global Stage
Rufai was a vital part of the Super Eagles during Nigeria’s golden football era. He represented the nation at two FIFA World Cups and two Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the country’s greatest goalkeepers.
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