Rufai passed away on Thursday at the age of 61 after battling prolonged illness. He was 61 years.
Dodomayana, as he is fondly called, was widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers Nigeria ever produced.
During his playing career that lasted two decades, Rufai played in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.
He also represented Nigeria at two World Cups and many Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
Rufai’s d3ath comes on a day the world of football is mourning Liverpool forward, Diogo Jota.
Jota d;ed in a car crash in Spain earlier in the day, alongside his brother.
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