Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, has passed away.
The 61-year-old died in the early hours of Thursday, July 3, 2025, after a prolonged illness that had kept him out of the public eye in recent years.
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Renowned as one of Nigeria’s greatest goalkeepers, Rufai had a remarkable career, playing for clubs including Stationery Stores and Go Ahead Eagles.
He made 65 appearances for the Super Eagles, featuring in two FIFA World Cups and playing a key role in Nigeria’s historic 1994 Africa Cup of Nations victory.
Though the family is yet to release an official statement, his former teammate Waidi Akanni confirmed the incident.
