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Adepoju has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of his former Super Eagles teammate
Legendary Nigerian midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of his former Super Eagles teammate and iconic goalkeeper Peter Rufai.
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The former Super Eagles goalkeeper died on Thursday, July 3, at the age of 61 after a prolonged illness.
What Mutiu said
Adepoju, who shared some of Nigeria’s greatest football moments with Rufai in the 1990s, took to his official Facebook page to pen a heartfelt tribute, describing the former goalkeeper’s death as a devastating loss for African football.
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"A dark day in football. We have lost a colleague, a brother, and an African legend, Peter Rufai, Our Dodo Mayana. I’m still in shock, and it’s incredibly hard to process this painful news.
“I pray that your soul rest in perfect peace, and that your family finds comfort in knowing how deeply you were loved, respected, and admired. Journey well and may your legacy continue to inspire generations to come. You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten.”
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Mutiu Adepoju and Peter Rufai were key figures during the golden era of Nigerian football. Together, they lifted the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia and represented Nigeria at the USA '94 and France '98 FIFA World Cups.
The duo also featured in the 1995 FIFA Confederations Cup, where the Super Eagles finished fourth.
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