Peter Rufai won the 1994 African Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles and played at the 1994 and 1998 World Cup.

Peter Rufai, legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, has died at 61 after a prolonged illness, but new details have emerged surrounding his health challenges.

Rufai was widely regarded as one of the best African goalkeepers ever and had a 20-year playing career that included stints at clubs in Portugal, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands