"Lagos Govt Didn't Give Us ₦15m": Peter Rufai's Family Clears the Air After Burial

Peter Obi Visits Family of Late Goalkeeper Peter Rufai, Calls for Better Care for National Heroes

Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has paid a condolence visit to the family of late Green Eagles captain and legendary goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, in Lagos. Obi described Rufai as one of the finest players of his generation, noting that his exploits in goal brought pride and joy to millions of Nigerians. Reflecting on

‘No Regrets, Only Memories’ — Okpala Reflects On Playing For Nigeria, Losing Peter Rufai - Thepodiummedia

“In the media, they can give Jota about five minutes, but Rufai’s story was given just 30 seconds in many of our own stations.” Former Green Eagles midfielder, Sylvanus “Quicksilver” Okpala, has called for greater respect and recognition for Nigeria’s past sporting heroes, insisting the country must value its icons well beyond their playing years. His appeal comes amid an outpouring of tributes after the passing of former Super Eagles goalkeepe…

Peter Rufai's Burial : Beyond Emotion, Towards Structure

The burial of Peter “Dodo Mayana” Rufai has once again laid bare both the beauty and the blemishes in how Nigeria treats her sporting legends. While the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) and Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), showed commendable support—backed also by contributions from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Odion Ighalo, and other well-meaning Nigerians, which collectively amounted to…

"Lagos govt didn't give us ₦15m": Peter Rufai's family clears the air after burial

Peter Rufai’s brother has denied claims that the Lagos State Government gave ₦15m for Peter Rufai’s burial, insisting the family only received ₦3m from the NFF.

Obi pays tribute to late goalkeeper, Peter Rufai - NewsTmes.com.ng

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has paid tribute to late Green Eagles captain and legendary goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, describing him as one of Nigeria’s finest football icons whose exploits brought pride to millions. Obi, who visited the Rufai family in Lagos to condole with them, lamented what he called the tragic … The post Obi pays tribute to late goalkeeper, Peter Rufai appeared first on NewsTmes.com.ng.

Peter Obi Visits Late Peter Rufai’s Family

Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, in Lagos on Friday, August 22, 2025. The visit came weeks after Rufai’s passing on July 3, 2025, at the age of 61, following a prolonged illness.Obi, accompanied by a small entourage, was received warmly by the Rufai family at their Lagos residence. Photos from the visit captured moments of sha…