The family of late Nigerian football legend, Peter Rufai, has released details of his funeral arrangements. The former Super Eagles goalkeeper passed away on July 3, 2025.
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The rites will begin on Thursday, August 21, 2025, with a Service of Songs and presentation of his biography at the Raji Rasaki Estate field, Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos, from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
On Friday, August 22, a Funeral Mass will be held at the Catholic Church of Visitation, First Avenue, Festac Town, Lagos. Interment will follow immediately at the Ikoyi Cemetery.
The funeral ceremonies will conclude on Sunday, August 24, with a Thanksgiving Service at the Catholic Church of Visitation, Festac Town.
Rufai, popularly known as “Dodo Mayana”, remains one of Nigeria’s most celebrated goalkeepers. He represented the Super Eagles at two FIFA World Cups (1994 and 1998) and played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s historic triumph at the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Tunisia.
