Peter Rufai, one of Nigeria’s most iconic goalkeepers, has reportedly passed away at the age of 61.
According to BSNSports.com.ng and Radio Nigeria, Rufai died in the early hours of Thursday, July 3, 2025, following a prolonged illness that had kept him away from public life in recent years.
While the Rufai family has yet to issue an official statement, a senior Lagos State Government official is said to have confirmed the news.
Rufai, fondly known as “Dodo Mayana,” is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s greatest-ever goalkeepers. He made 65 appearances for the Super Eagles, representing the nation in two FIFA World Cups and playing a key role in Nigeria’s historic 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory.
At club level, Rufai featured for top sides including Stationery Stores in Nigeria and Go Ahead Eagles in the Netherlands, leaving a lasting legacy in both domestic and international football.
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