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

Peter Rufai won the 1994 African Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles and played at the 1994 and 1998 World Cup.

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,