Peter Rufai is hailed as a "giant of football" after the former Nigeria goalkeeper died aged 61 following a prolonged illness ...

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who helped his country win the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations, has died at the age of 61, the Nigerian Football Federation says.

AFRICAN football has been plunged into mourning after the death of Nigeria World Cup star Peter Rufai. The keeper, who won 65 ...

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has expressed sadness over the passing of ...

The emotional story behind Peter Rufai's legendary nickname "Dodo Mayana" and the legacy he left in African and world ...

Peter Rufai, legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, has died at 61 after a prolonged illness, but new details have emerged ...

Rufai, fondly known as “Dodo Mayana,” passed away on Thursday, 3 July 2025, at the age of 61 after a prolonged illness.

Following his passing, the football world is honouring Peter Rufai, fondly known as Dodo Mayana, the legendary Super Eagles ...

Obi, in a condolence message posted on his X handle, described Rufai’s death as unfortunate, saying the late goalkeeper gave ...

With the passing of Peter Rufai on Thursday, TheCable looks at a number of the famous squad who have taken their last breath.

Former Nigeria international goalkeeper Peter Rufai has died aged 61 following an illness, the national football federation ...

Super Eagle's star, and former captain Ahmed Musa, also bid farewell to whom he said was "a true giant of Nigerian football." ...