Former Super Eagles captain, Peter Rufai dies in Lagos at 62
A Veteran Neat Eagles captain and goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, most frequently is known as Dodo Mayana, dies the day earlier than this day in his Idimu, Lagos, home, in retaining in conjunction with his pals.
Rufai, who spent his profession manning posts for clubs in Nigeria, Benin Republic, Belgium, Holland and Spain, reportedly died from a prolonged illness, which saved him out of circulation for some time. His pals said the abnormal Stationery Stores, who neatly-known person died about 6.00 a.m., has been transferred to a mortuary.
Rufai performed for Nigeria in two World Cups and as many Africa Cup of Countries tournaments, a success one among the highlights of his over 20-year profession being the triumph at the 1994 African Cup of Countries in Tunisia.
Born in Lagos, Rufai started his profession with Stationery Stores F.C. and moreover performed for Femo Scorpions, sooner than transferring to Benin Republic in 1986 play for AS Dragons FC de l’Ouémé.
He moreover spent six years in Belgium, the assign he performed for Okay.S.C. LokerenOost-Vlaanderen and Okay.S.Okay. Beveren. After his stint with Beveren, Rufai joined Dutch side, Lunge Ahead Eagles in the 1993–94 season sooner than transferring to Portugal in 1994 with S.C. Farense. In his first year, he used to be instrumental because the Algarve side most spirited conceded 38 goals in 34 matches, qualifying to the UEFA Cup for the first time ever.
His solid performances earned him a switch to La Liga, the assign he performed for HérculesCF and Deportivo de La Coruñabefore returning to Portugal with modest Gil Vicente FC.
The ancient Neat Eagles captain, who established a football academy on retirement and return to Nigeria, used to be moreover into sports actions advertising and marketing and marketing industry, representing several brands.
One among his young individuals, Senbaty, who moreover performed football, nonetheless as a midfielder, once appeared for Sunshine Stars of Akure in the Nigeria Premier League.
