President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has paid tribute to the late Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, describing him as simply unbeatable.
In a statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, on Friday, Akpabio remembered Rufai as one of Nigeria’s greatest football stars who brought pride to the country.
“I recall his impressive days at Stationery Stores FC in Lagos, where he amazed fans in the local league. At the national and international levels, he proved his skill, playing for strong clubs in Europe and earning the nickname ‘Dodo Mayana.’”;
The Senate President highlighted Rufai’s important role for the Nigerian national team during the 1990s.
“Peter Rufai was one of the best goalkeepers Nigeria has ever produced. His performances at the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia and the 1994 World Cup in the United States were outstanding. He was simply unbeatable in goal.”;
Akpabio expressed sadness over the loss and extended condolences to Rufai’s family, the Nigerian Football Federation, and football fans across the country.
“On behalf of my family, constituents, the Senate, and the entire National Assembly, I offer my deepest sympathy. May God grant him eternal rest,”; he said.
Recall that Peter Rufai passed away in Lagos in the early hours of Thursday after a brief illness. He was 61 years old.
