“It's disheartening”: Nigerian legend details how NFF ignored Peter Rufai’s family over burial money

Taribo West Slams NFF, Lagos Govt Over Neglect of Late Goalkeeper Peter Rufai’s Family - Blackbox Nigeria

Ghazali Ibrahim Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West, has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Lagos State Government for allegedly abandoning the family of late goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who died in July 2025. Speaking at Rufai’s burial in a video shared by News Central on Friday, West expressed deep disappointment over what he described as the neglect of Nigerian football heroes after their passing. “It’s disheartening t…

Eguavoen Laments Neglect of Football Legends After Peter Rufai’s Death - Newsy People

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Director, Austin Eguavoen, has expressed deep disappointment over the treatment of Nigeria’s football legends.

Lagos mourns football legend, Peter Rufai, as Taribo West says 'I won't advise my son to play for Nigeria'

Calling Rufai a “hero,” “soldier,” and “football evangelist,” West expressed dismay at the lack of institutional support, questioning whether

We Offered Support To Rufai, Chukwu’s Families

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reacted to criticisms over the alleged neglect of late football legends, insisting it provided financial and moral support during the burial ceremonies of Peter Rufai and Christian Chukwu. In an official statement posted on its verified Instagram handle, the NFF said it “stood in solidarity with two of our... The post We Offered Support To Rufai, Chukwu’s Families – NFF appeared first on New Telegraph.

NFF clears the air on Taribo West's claims on Ex Super Eagles players

The Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) has cleared the air over the claims made by former Super Eagles player Taribo West. Taribo West blasted the NFF at Peter Rufai's burial ceremony in a video posted by News Central on Friday, August 22, 2025. The former defender expressed disappointment over what he described as the neglect of Nigerian football heroes after their death. He said, "It is disheartening that you have Lagos State, you have the Nig…

Nigerians React As Taribo West Blasts NFF For Abandoning Rufai’s Family

Reactions have continued to trail Taribo West’s criticism of the Nigeria Football Federation and Lagos State government for neglecting the family of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai after his death. Rufai died on July 3 after a prolonged sickness and was laid to rest on Friday in Festac Town, Lagos. West, who was a teammate of the late goalkeeper, berated the NFF and Lagos Government for abandoning Rufai’s family after his death. In a …