Peter Rufai: Former Nigeria goalkeeper dies aged 61

Peter Rufai, the former Nigeria goalkeeper, passed away at 61 after a prolonged illness, earning recognition as a “giant of football.” Known as Dodo Mayana, he was instrumental in Nigeria’s 1994 Africa Cup of Nations victory and represented the nation in the 1994 and 1998 World Cups, leaving behind a legacy as a key figure in Nigeria’s celebrated 1994 squad.

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Peter Rufai, a famous Nigerian football goalkeeper who helped his team win a big tournament, has sadly passed away at the age of 61.

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