“Show Us the Transaction Details”: Nigerians React As NFF Insists on Supporting Peter Rufai’s Burial
- The Nigeria Football Federation have clarified issues surrounding supporting the families of Christian Chukwu and Peter Rufai
- Super Eagles legend Taribo West accused the football governing body and the Lagos State Government of neglecting the ex-internationals
- Nigerians urged the NFF to clarify the issue same way Lagos State Government did through a former player
Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai has been buried after a mass at the Catholic Church of Visitation in Lagos State on Friday morning, August 22.
The 1994 AFCON winner passed away at the age of after a prolonged illness on July 3 at his Lagos residence.
Rufai was the first Nigerian goalkeeper to play professional football outside the shores of Africa in 1987 with Lokeren.
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The ex-international represented the Nigerian national team from the early 80s till the early 2000s, playing in two FIFA World Cups.
NFF clears the air on supporting Rufai
The Nigeria Football Federation affirmed that they supported the family of Peter Rufai.
In a post on X, NFF said a high-powered delegation was sent to the funeral mass of the Super Eagles legend. NFF wrote:
"At the funeral mass of Peter Rufai in Lagos, the NFF also offered financial support to his family.
"The delegation included Executive Committee Member Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi and Dr Ademola Olajide.
"We honour their service, celebrate their legacy, and extend our continued support to their families, according to Vanguard."
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We supported late Chukwu - NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation informed the general public that financial support was extended to the family of former Super Eagles captain Christian Chukwu, per Punch.
"The Nigeria Football Federation stood in solidarity with two of our legends as they were laid to rest.
"In support of their burial rites of Christian Chukwu, the NFF provided financial assistance to his family and was represented by Executive Committee Member Chief George Aluo, Barrister Okey Obi, and Mr Chikelue Iloenyosi."
Mixed reactions trail Peter Rufai's funeral
Nigerians are divided over the manner in which the Nigeria Football Federation supported the family of the late Peter Rufai.
A X user challenged the NFF to mention the amount donated, while another user urged the authorities to keep tabs on the ex-internationals.
@uniqueben said:
"How come Taribo West said otherwise?"
@thecosmic26 wrote:
"Offered? Did you guys really offer cos I’m seeing otherwise online from ex players."
@bjfaksam4me added:
"As a football federation, you should let people know not when being called out. Try to blow your trumpet yourself."
@Mide_eniola said:
"You all just made the nation a difficult place to stay. Will you guys offer assistance and yet Taribo West will say otherwise?"
@salautj wrote:
"We no yet believe show us the transaction details to know it is true 😀😀😀😄😄😄..so that taribo west will reescitate his statement."
@NelsonOparaUgo1 added:
"If u said u did all this how come is not reflecting in the family. Then again why will Taribo west came up those things he said."
@tadeb130 said:
"When they speak the way Taribo West did, this recognition is what they want! Enough of the blackmail, they have ant recognition, those screaming "entitlement agenda" should shut their dirty mouth."
@OmosegbonIsaac wrote:
"Please respect and try to take care of these legends when they are alive, it's not about condolence messages."
Waidi Akanni counters Taribo's claims
Legit.ng earlier reported that Super Eagles legend Waidi Akanni has debunked Taribo West's comments that the Lagos government did not support Rufai's family.
Akanni claimed that the Lagos State Government donated the sum of N15 million to the family of Rufai.
Source: Legit.ng
