- NFF confirms death of 1994 AFCON champion Peter Rufai, fondly called Dodo Mayana.
- Cause of death undisclosed; tributes pour in for one of Nigeria’s football greats.
- Rufai represented Nigeria at two FIFA World Cups and played for clubs in Europe.
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, popularly known as Dodo Mayana, has passed away at the age of 60.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed Rufai’s death on Thursday through its official social media handle. The federation described him as “a giant of Nigerian football” and one of the most iconic goalkeepers to have represented the country.
“Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a 1994 AFCON champion. Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond. Rest well, Peter Rufai,” the NFF wrote in its statement.
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Rufai was instrumental in Nigeria’s victorious 1994 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Tunisia. He also featured in two FIFA World Cups — USA 1994 and France 1998 — and earned over 60 caps for the national team during his illustrious career.
Fondly remembered for his agility and leadership on and off the field, Rufai played club football across Europe, with stints in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain, where he starred for La Liga side Deportivo La Coruña.
The cause of his death has not been disclosed as of press time.
