Peter Rufai, who represented Nigeria at two World Cups, died today after protracted illness.
State-owned Radio Nigeria announced his passing, which was also confirmed by a Lagos State Government official confirmed.
General secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Mohammed Sanusi confirmed Rufai’s passing.
“This is really, really shocking,” he said in an official statement.
“I am perplexed.
“We earnestly pray to the Almighty God to grant him eternal rest and to comfort all his loved ones as well as the entire Nigeria football family.”
Legendary shot stopper Dodomayana was 61.
Rufai featured at the 1994 and 1998 World Cups as well as when Nigeria won a second AFCON in Tunisia in 1994.
He played for several Nigerian clubs including Stationery Stores before he moved to play overseas in Benin, Belgium and Holland.
