Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai died today, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 61 years.

Dodomayana, as he is fondly called, died this morning after a prolonged illness.

The family is yet to announce his death, but a top Lagos State Government official has confirmed it now.
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Regarded as one of Nigeria’s greatest goalkeepers, Former Stationery Stores between 1980–1984,Femo Scorpions in 1985, Dragons de l’Ouémé in 1986–1987, Lokeren in 1987–1991, Beveren in 1991–1993,
Go Ahead Eagles in 1993–1994, Farense in 1994–1997,
Hércules in 1997 ,
Deportivo La Coruña in 1997–1999 and retire
In 1999–2000 with Gil Vicente
He earned 65 caps for the national team, including appearances in two World Cups and the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph.