– Nigeria TV Info Chronicle

📰 National Mourning in Nigeria:
Nigeria TV Info confirms the passing of Peter Rufai, fondly known as “Dodo Mayana” – former Super Eagles captain and World Cup star – who died in Lagos on July 3, 2025, after a long illness.
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⚽ Career Highlights:
He earned 65 caps for Nigeria, was a vital part of the 1994 Golden Generation squad, and represented the country at the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups. Rufai also played in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.

📌 Why it matters:
A pillar of Nigerian football, Rufai was both an elite goalkeeper and a mentor figure. The Nigerian Football Federation and clubs have expressed deep condolences.

🕊️ May Dodo Mayana rest in peace. – Nigeria TV Info