A condolence register has been opened at the Lagos residence of late Super Eagles icon, Prince Peter Rufai, fondly known as Dodo Mayana, as heartfelt tributes continue to pour in from within and outside Nigeria.
The Rufai family formally opened the register to provide an avenue for friends, fans, former teammates, and well-wishers to honour the memory of the legendary goalkeeper, who died in the early hours of Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 61.
On Friday, family members welcomed early sympathisers at the home, expressing gratitude for the immense show of love and support since the news of Rufai’s passing became public.
The condolence register will remain open daily, offering people from diverse backgrounds a chance to pay their respects and pen down personal messages in memory of the celebrated football hero.
Rufai holds a special place in Nigerian football history, being the country’s first-ever FIFA World Cup goalkeeper at USA ’94 and a pivotal part of the Super Eagles’ triumphant 1994 Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
His death has triggered an outpouring of tributes from sports officials, ex-internationals, government dignitaries, and admirers across continents.
In an earlier statement, the Rufai family extended their appreciation to Nigerians both at home and abroad for their “overwhelming support” and assured that details regarding his burial would be made public “in due course.”