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Breaking News: Nigeria’s legendary goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, is dead

Nigeria’s legendary goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, is dead.

A report monitored on radio on Thursday confirmed that Rufai, popularly referred to as Dodomayana by fans, passed away on Thursday following after a prolonged illness.

The former Super Eagles goalkeeper was 61.

He was at two editions of the FIFA-organised World Cup Nigeria featured.

Apart from the local teams he player for, Rufai also plied his trade in Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.

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