Former Nigerian Goalkeeper Legend, Peter Rufai popularly known as “Dodomayana,” has died at the age of 61.
The passing was confirmed by a senior Lagos State Government official, though the family has yet to make an official announcement.
Rufai died on Thursday morning, July 3, 2025, after battling a prolonged illness.
A revered figure in Nigerian football, the 61-year-old earned 65 caps for the Super Eagles. He featured prominently in two FIFA World Cups and was instrumental in Nigeria’s triumph at the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations.
Further details are expected to emerge as the family and authorities prepare to share more information.
