Peter Rufai is hailed as a "giant of football" after the former Nigeria goalkeeper died aged 61 following a prolonged illness.

Former Nigeria international goalkeeper Peter Rufai has died aged 61 following an illness, the national football federation said on Thursday."We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper,

Peter Rufai, a former Super Eagles goalkeeper popularly known as “Dodo Mayana.” He is highly regarded as one of the best goalkeepers Nigeria ever had. Sporting Tribune reports that Rufai