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,

The emotional story behind Peter Rufai's legendary nickname "Dodo Mayana" and the legacy he left in African and world football has emerged after his death.

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