Peter Rufai: Nigeria doesn’t owe athletes anything

EditorAugust 26, 2025August 26, 202503 mins

Two-time Olympic medallist, Enefiok Udo-Obong, believes that past and present Nigerian athletes in different sports are entitled to respect and recognition from the country, against the idea of lifetime financial benefits. Udo-Obong made this remark in the wake of comments by some Nigerian ex-football players, who berated the Nigeria Football Federation and the government for…

Curtain falls on Peter Rufai at 61

EditorJuly 3, 202502 mins

Peter Rufai, the former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has died. Waidi Akanni, a former teammate and associate, confirmed the legendary goalkeeper’s death on Thursday. Rufai, affectionately nicknamed Dodo Mayana, died at 61 after a reported battle with long-term illness. The Super Eagles of Nigeria also announced the demise of the former goalkeeper on the team’s official…