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Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by Newsgeek24(op): 7:23pm On Jul 03, 2025

Former Super Eagles legendary goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, has reportedly passed away at the age of 61, News360 Nigeria reports.

According to a report by Radio Nigeria, Rufai died on Thursday after a prolonged illness that had kept him away from public appearances for some time.

Although the family is yet to officially confirm the sad news, a senior official of the Lagos State Government has reportedly verified the development.

Widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s finest goalkeepers, Rufai had a distinguished football career, representing the country 65 times. He featured in two FIFA World Cups and was a key figure in Nigeria’s memorable 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory.

The former shot-stopper, who also played for clubs like Stationery Stores and Go Ahead Eagles, is fondly remembered for his agility, leadership, and pivotal contributions to Nigerian football during the golden era of the Super Eagles.

https://news360ng.com/breaking-legendary-nigerian-goalkeeper-peter-rufai-is-dead/

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by iwaeda: 7:27pm On Jul 03, 2025

Jesus Christ, I met him at the airport, one day, the closest. May his family and loved ones be consoled, Nlfpmod. cry

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by IAM4BAT4plus4: 7:31pm On Jul 03, 2025

InnaliLahi wainnaileHi Rojiun!

Dodo mayana! SubhanaLah!

May his soul rest in peace...

He put smiles on our faces back then

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by Mopolchi: 7:31pm On Jul 03, 2025

Chai, Nigeria's best goalkeeper has departed. May God bless his soul!

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by Maxymilliano(m): 7:32pm On Jul 03, 2025

I'm dumbfounded cry

Condolences to the entire family and the good people of Idimu

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by SamuraiXXX: 7:32pm On Jul 03, 2025

This one shock me no be small!

I wonder what could be the illness that took his life sad

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by motionarena: 7:32pm On Jul 03, 2025

Today is just a sad day for football
God please reset today

First Jota and now this

May their souls rest in peace amen

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by Righteousness2(m): 7:32pm On Jul 03, 2025

Life! Life! Life!

Live in the Consciousness of your Eternity ooo
The Breath in you and I is not in our Power.
It is not by Exercise.
Neither is it by the Food we Eat or the Drink we Drink.

The life in you and I is a gift from GOD.
Anytime, anyway, anyway, the Owner of the Gift can take His gift away.

There is really no big deal in Death. The Big deal is to Depart without JESUS CHRIST. It is Straight to Hell

Live this Life with Eternity in view.

Condolences to His Family

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by olatade(m): 7:32pm On Jul 03, 2025

Dark day for the football world.
Losing Diogo Jota, his brother, and our own legend Peter Rufai on the same day is beyond heartbreaking.

May their souls rest in perfect peace.
Football mourns today.

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by SmellingAnus(m): 7:32pm On Jul 03, 2025

Rest in Peace ... You served the National team meritoriously

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by AJCs(m): 7:32pm On Jul 03, 2025

So sad. Can't believe this. May his soul rest in peace.

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by fennel: 7:33pm On Jul 03, 2025

Today long gan... just this morning, we lost Diogo Jota.. Now this one again

Nothing dey this life

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by paskilo247(m): 7:33pm On Jul 03, 2025

Woah! May his soul rest in peace. Too much of bad news in the football world

Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by Moreze: 7:33pm On Jul 03, 2025

Death every where .God all I ask is your mercy.. May we never die untimely,

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by bluefilm: 7:33pm On Jul 03, 2025

Damn

I grew up knowing the name Peter Rufai as legendary

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by fergie001: 7:34pm On Jul 03, 2025

What is going on today of all days sef......

Haba. Rest In Power

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by EcoLaw: 7:34pm On Jul 03, 2025

Your service and legacy will never be forgotten. Rest on hero.

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by baralatie(m): 7:35pm On Jul 03, 2025

Legend
Too young @61
Rest peacefully
And May Good God grant the family members to bear the loss
👃👃👃👃👃

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by Kewt: 7:35pm On Jul 03, 2025

Dodo Mayana.... May his soul rest.in peace. This is rather shocking

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by goldenarrow: 7:36pm On Jul 03, 2025

Unbelievable!!!
The great Dodo Mayana!
May he be granted a peaceful rest and his family be consoled by God.
We pray God help preserve the golden generation era players .

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by OPICANTO2223: 7:36pm On Jul 03, 2025

May his gentle soul rest in peace l. A legend has gone

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by Jamesukaegbu: 7:37pm On Jul 03, 2025

Mopolchi:
Chai, Nigeria's best goalkeeper has departed. May God bless his soul!

No he isn't. Vincent enyeama remains nigerias best goalkeeper

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by LALABOSS(m): 7:37pm On Jul 03, 2025

May his soul rest in peace and God grant his family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by tunapawizzy: 7:37pm On Jul 03, 2025

OMG the first goalkeeper i watched and followed. LEGEND Dodo Mayana

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by DARLYNBOI: 7:38pm On Jul 03, 2025

DODOMAYANA REST ON....it is indeed a sad week for football lovers all over the world to hear these sad news of joato and Peter painful exit (

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by allanphash7(m): 7:38pm On Jul 03, 2025

Today is something else in the world of soccer o

RIP the legend

No one get out of this world alive

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by kingthreat(m): 7:38pm On Jul 03, 2025

Nigeria's finest and best goalkeeper. Remember meeting him at a swimming pool as a child. Rest on Dodo Mayana. Thanks for the memories of AFCON 1993 when we won gold. Your legacy lives on.

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Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by datola: 7:39pm On Jul 03, 2025

Omo, this death thing is a serious gbese owed by all!

Re: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead by Firstinline(m): 7:39pm On Jul 03, 2025

This sad indeed
Rest on Dodomayana
Rufai is a legend and will be remembered as one.

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