Beyond the Final Whistle: Peter Rufai and the Cost of Being a Legend

Motsepe Conveys Condolences on the Passing of Former Nigeria National Team Captain, Peter Rufai – GhanaSports Online

The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”), Dr Patrice Motsepe, expressed his deep condolences and the condolences of the 54 CAF Member Associations to the family of the late Peter Rufai, former captain of the Nigerian National Football Team, the Nigeria Football Federation (“NFF”) and the entire Nigerian football community. Peter Rufai, 61, passed away on Thursday 3 July 2025. Rufai represented Nigeria at the highest level…

TRIBUTE: Peter Rufai: Nigerian Prince who jettisoned Royal trappings for football

For the football world, July 3, 2025 will never be forgotten in a hurry. The former Super Eagles of Nigeria goal keeper, Peter Rufai took a final bow and

Beyond the Final Whistle: Peter Rufai and the Cost of Being a Legend

By Timi Olubiyi, PhD The retirement from professional football, frequently glorified with illusions of legendary status and awards, reveals a contrasting reality upon closer examination, particularly in Nigeria. Amidst the exciting goals and passionate stadium cheers exists a worrisome reality: numerous Nigerian footballers conclude their careers insufficiently prepared, financially insecure, physically impaired, and mentally overlooked. […]