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BREAKING: Super Eagles Icon Peter Rufai Dies at 61


The Super Eagles have mourned the passing of former Nigerian goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner, Peter Rufai, who died at the age of 61.

In a statement posted on Thursday via X, the national team paid tribute to Rufai, fondly called “Dodo Mayana,” describing him as a towering figure in the country’s football history whose impact will never be forgotten.

“Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion,” the statement read.

The tribute highlighted his remarkable contributions both on and off the pitch:
“Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond. Rest well, Peter Rufai.”

Rufai was a key part of Nigeria’s golden generation, helping the Super Eagles lift the 1994 AFCON trophy and qualify for the country’s first-ever FIFA World Cup that same year.


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