while football fans still mourn the loss of Liverpool football player and Portuguese international Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident with his brother, another renowned goalkeeper, Peter Rufai died today, Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Waidi Akanni a former teammate confirmed his demise.
Rufai died at the age 61 after a protracted illness.
Peter Rufai was widely recognised as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated goalkeepers,
Dodo Mayana has fondly called earned 65 international caps for the Super Eagles.
He featured prominently in two FIFA World Cup tournaments and was part of the national team that lifted the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 1994.
