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Super Eagles Legend Peter Rufai to Be laid to rest on August 22

The family of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, popularly known as Dodo Mayana, has announced his burial arrangements.

Rufai passed away on July 3 at the age of 61 in a Lagos hospital after reportedly battling a long illness.

According to details shared on Monday by veteran sports journalist Mumini Alao through X, the funeral programme was signed by Sunny Bruce Rufai on behalf of the family. The final rites will begin on Thursday, August 21, with a service of songs and the public presentation of his biography at Amuwo Odofin, Lagos.

On Friday, August 22, a funeral Mass will be held at the Catholic Church of Visitation, First Avenue, Festac Town, starting at 10:00 a.m. His interment will take place immediately afterward at the Ikoyi Cemetery.

The events will conclude with a Thanksgiving service on Sunday, August 24, at the Catholic Church of Visitation, Festac Town.

Rufai was Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper at the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cup tournaments, playing a key role as the Super Eagles reached the Round of 16 on both occasions. He also starred in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), winning silver in 1984 and 1988 before lifting the trophy with Nigeria in 1994.

The late goalkeeper made his international debut in December 1981 and had a stellar career that spanned over 14 years in the national team. He played for club sides in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.

Rufai remained dedicated to football after his retirement, mentoring young talents and briefly serving as the coordinator of Nigeria’s U23 national team.

 

 

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