LAGOS, July 4 (AGCNewsNet) – Former Super Eagles goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champion, Peter Rufai, has died at the age of 61 after a brief illness, the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed on Thursday.

Announcing his passing in a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Super Eagles wrote: “We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion. Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond. Rest well, Peter Rufai.”

Rufai, fondly known as Dodomayana by fans and teammates, was a key member of Nigeria’s golden generation, helping the national team to clinch the 1994 AFCON title and qualify for their first FIFA World Cup that same year.

His death marks the loss of a revered figure in Nigerian football history. Further details about the cause and circumstances of his passing are expected in the coming hours.

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