Peter Rufai: Peter Obi Visits Late Super Eagles Legendary Goalkeeper’s Family, Photos Trend
- Peter Obi, the 2023 flagbearer of the Labour Party, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Rufai
- Legit.ng reported that Peter Rufai, 1994 Africa Cup of Nations champion, was laid to rest in Lagos on Friday, August 23
- But on Saturday, photos of Obi's visit to the family, accompanied by former international Sylvanus Okpala, surfaced in the polity
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Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, on Saturday, August 23, paid a condolence visit to the family of Peter Rufai, Nigeria’s fallen hero, who was interred in Lagos on Friday, August 22.
Source: UGC
Peter Rufai: Photos of Obi's visit surface
As reported by Vanguard, Peter Obi commiserated with them, encouraged them to be strong and prayed for the soul of the former Super Eagles goalkeeper. He was accompanied by ex-international Sylvanus Okpala.
Peter Rufai’s younger brother, Bruce, sisters, Bosede, Dele and other members of the family, received Obi, who, after keeping them company for about one hour, signed the condolence book at their residence in Amuwo Odofin residence.
Bruce lives in Spain and returned to Nigeria for the burial.
Source: UGC
“I’m here to say I’m very sorry about the passing of our great goal keeper. I didn’t know about the date of the burial in time. I only knew about it yesterday and I was in Abuja.
“I flew into Lagos this morning and I’m here straight from the airport. I would have attended the burial if I heard of the date in time. Please, be consoled. May his soul continue to rest in peace,” Peter Obi said in his opening remarks.
Family thanks Peter Obi
The family said that they were moved and comforted by the visit.
“We can’t thank you enough,” Bruce told Peter Obi, adding “we felt abandoned by the authorities. Your coming here is really consoling. It has lifted our spirits. Thanks so much.
“We are honoured by your presence here. Thank you, Your Excellency.”
Some family members screamed in excitement when they sighted Peter Obi in their home, the abode of Dodo Mayana when he was alive.
How Peter Rufai was buried
Legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai died in the early hours of July 3 at a Lagos hospital after a prolonged battle with illness.
According to Tell Magazine, he suffered a cardiac arrest and was rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead, throwing the country's football community into mourning.
Dodo Mayana, as he was fondly referred to, was buried on Friday, August 22, 2025, after a mass at a Catholic church in Lagos.
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Eguavoen slams FG for lack of support for Rufai's family
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that former Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has hit out at the Federal Government of Nigeria for a lack of support towards Peter Rufai's family.
Eguavoen hit out at the Federal Government of Nigeria for a lack of support towards his family, claiming they did not do enough for Rufai's family.
NFF reacts to accusations from Rufai's teammate
Legit.ng previously reported that NFF reacted to accusations from Peter Rufai’s former teammates that the organisation failed to support his family.
The NFF confirmed that he reached out to his family and offered financial support towards the final rites, and also to Christian Chukwu’s family.
Source: Legit.ng
