Peter Rufai Ex-Super Eagles Goalkeeper Dies At 61.

Former Nigerian goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations champion, Peter Rufai fondly called Dodo Mayana, has died.
Super Eagles posted on its X handle on Thursday July 3rd; “ We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion.”  He also featured for the team in the 1994 World Cup, Nigeria’s maiden appearance in the competition and represented the national team 65 times.
Peter Rufai played for clubs in Nigeria and abroad, including Dragons de l’Ouémé of Benin Republic; Lokeren and Beveren in Belgium; Go Ahead Eagles of the Netherlands; Farense and Gil Vicente in Portugal.

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