The death of the Nigerian legend comes on a dark day for the global football community, as it also grapples with the sudden passing of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash in Spain

The death of the Nigerian legend comes on a dark day for the global football community, as it also grapples with the sudden passing of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash in Spain

Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeping legend, Peter Rufai, has reportedly died. Naija News gathered that Dodomayana, as he is fondly called, died on Thursday morning. According to Radio Nigeria, Rufai died after a prolonged illness. He was 61 years. Confirming his demise, the Super Eagles official 𝕏 handle wrote: “🇳🇬🕊️ Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. “We […]

An iconic former African footballer, Peter Rufai, has reportedly passed away aged 61 on Thursday, July 3, 2025 as African mourns the loss of a legend

Former Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, is dead. Rufai passed away on Thursday after battling with prolonged illness. He was 61 years.

Super Eagles legend and AFCON winner Peter Rufai died following a prolong illness which he has been managing over the years. Rufai is popularly called Dodomayana.

Legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, also known as Dodo Mayana, has died at age 61 after a prolonged illness, sparking an outpouring of tributes.

The 61-year-old football icon passed away in the early hours of Thursday in Lagos after a prolonged illness