Rufai was the son of a tribal king in the region of Idimu. In early 1998, as his father died, he was allowed by his club (Deportivo) to return to Nigeria to discuss the succession, but turned down the status for himself. Rufai was the son of a tribal king in the region of Idimu. In early 1998, as his father died, he was allowed by his club (Deportivo) to return to Nigeria to discuss the succession, but turned down the status for himself. Jul 4, 2025 · As Nigeria and the football world mourn his passing at age 61 on July 3, 2025, here are 29 fascinating facts that honour the extraordinary life and legacy of this Super Eagles legend . Jul 4, 2025 · As Nigeria and the football world mourn his passing at age 61 on July 3, 2025, here are 29 fascinating facts that honour the extraordinary life and legacy of this Super Eagles legend . Jul 3, 2025 · He played a key role during Nigeria ’s golden era of international football and continued to impact the sport long after retirement. Nigeria vs Ethiopia – July 24, 1993 (AFCON Qualifier) In a match that ended 6-0 in Lagos,... Jul 6, 2025 · Here are seven moments that defined the life and career of the man who once ruled Africa’s goalposts. Nigeria vs Ethiopia – July 24, 1993 (AFCON Qualifier) In a match that ended 6-0 in Lagos,... Jul 5, 2025 · Many football fans believed that only forwards and midfielders could entertain by dribbling and unleashing incredible shots into the goal, but Peter Rufai proved them wrong. Rufai was the son of a tribal king in the region of Idimu. In early 1998, as his father died, he was allowed by his club (Deportivo) to return to Nigeria to discuss the succession, but turned down the status for himself. Jul 4, 2025 · As Nigeria and the football world mourn his passing at age 61 on July 3, 2025, here are 29 fascinating facts that honour the extraordinary life and legacy of this Super Eagles legend. Jul 3, 2025 · He played a key role during Nigeria’s golden era of international football and continued to impact the sport long after retirement.
