Peter Rufai

Quick Facts

Full Name	Peter Rufai
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 24, 1963(1963-08-24)
Age	61
Birthplace	Lagos
Country	Nigeria
Birth City	Lagos State
Horoscope	Leo

Peter Rufai Biography

Peter Rufai is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on August 24, 1963 in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria. Peter Rufai (born 24 August 1963) is Peter Rufai (born 24 August 1963) is a Nigerian ex-professional football player who was goalkeeper.

Rufai has earned 65 caps for Nigeria and also represented Nigeria at the two FIFA World Cups, always as the starter in 1994 (Nigeria’s debut appearance where he also played the role of Captain) as well as 1998 as well as aiding to help the Super Eagles win the 1994 African Cup of Nations in Tunisia.

Rufai was the son of a tribal king in the region of Idimu. In early 1998, as his father died, he was allowed by his club (Deportivo) to return to Nigeria to discuss the succession, but turned down the status for himself.

Rufai returned to Spain in 2003, settling in the country and opening a goalkeeper’s school.

Professionally, Rufai was in Belgium along with K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen and K.S.K. Beveren He also played for K.S.K. Beveren, but he was only sparingly. In 1993-94, he played in 12 matches for Dutch neighbors Go Ahead Eagles, which placed at 12th place in the Eredivisie.

Peter Rufai Net Worth

Peter Rufai is one of the richest Association Football Player from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Peter Rufai 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The Nigerian born in Lagos, Rufai started his career in the country playing for Stationery Stores F.C. along with Femo Scorpions. The club moved into Benin in 1986 with AS Dragons FC de l’Oueme.

On July 24, 1993, in an CAN qualifying match in Ethiopia, Rufai scored his country’s only goal using an offside kick during a 6-0 win at home.

In 1994, Rufai started a Portuguese adventure with S.C. Farense. In his first year, he was instrumental as the Algarve side only conceded 38 goals in 34 matches, qualifying to the UEFA Cup for the first time ever. His solid performances earned him a transfer to La Liga, but he struggled to start for lowly Hércules CF during his stay, in an eventual relegation.

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Who is Peter Rufai Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Peter Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Peter Rufai celebrates birthday on August 24 of every year.

Top Facts about Peter Rufai

1. Peter Rufai is a retired Nigerian goalkeeper.
2. He was born on August 24, 1963.
3. Rufai played for Nigeria in three World Cups.
4. He won the African Cup of Nations in 1994.
5. Rufai played for several European clubs including Deportivo La Coruña and Go Ahead Eagles.
6. He made over 60 appearances for the Nigerian national team.
7. Rufai was known for his acrobatic saves and commanding presence in goal.
8. He was nicknamed “Dodo Mayana” by fans in Nigeria.
9. After retiring from football, he became a coach and sports consultant.
10. In 2018, he was appointed as a technical adviser to the Lagos State Football Association.

What is Peter Rufai doing now?

The former Super Eagles captain is presently preoccupied with his pet project, the Dodo Mayana Soccerthon , a project aimed at identifying young talents, groom them and lead them into professional football.

Which state is Peter Rufai from?

Born in Lagos , Rufai started his career in his country, playing with Stationery Stores F.C. and Femo Scorpions. He moved to Benin in 1986, with AS Dragons FC de l’Ouémé.

When did Peter Rufai retire?

The goalkeeper, who won 65 caps for Nigeria before retiring from international football in 1998 after his second world cup with the team, was part of the Super Eagles squad that won the African Cup Of Nation in Tunisia in 1994.

Who is Dodo Mayana?

Former Super Eagles shot-stopper, Peter Rufai popularly called ‘Dodo Mayana’ was born on this day in 1963. Born in Lagos, he started his playing career plying his trade with Stationery Stores F.C. and Femo Scorpions.