See journalist's last conversation with late Peter Rufai before his demise

• A Nigerian writer has penned an affectional tribute to the precocious Peter Rufai who was erstwhile the Super Eagles goalkeeper
• In her post, she recounted the speech she had with the deceased sports prima and the plans helium had
• Sadly, helium didn't unrecorded longer to execute what helium planned, and she prayed for his representation to proceed inspiring aboriginal footballers

An affectional tribute has been paid to the precocious Peter Rufai, a erstwhile Super Eagles goalkeeper, by a Nigerian sports journalist, Modele Sarafa-Yusuf.

Modele recounted a speech she had with the legendary goalkeeper astir his plans and achievements.

Journalist's past speech with precocious Peter Rufai earlier his demise trends online. Photo credit: @modelesy/X.
Source: Twitter

Journalist shares speech with Peter Rufai

The sports journalist, known connected X arsenic @modelesy, narrated her acquisition with the precocious legendary sports star.

In her post, she reflected connected her speech with him and the interaction helium had connected Nigerian football.

According to the sports journalist, Peter Rufai had plans to motorboat a book, which helium mentioned to her during his graduation ceremonial astatine the National Institute for Sports successful January.

Tragically, his untimely passing prevented him from unveiling the publication arsenic helium had intended, a task that was beloved to his heart.

Journalist who spoke to Peter Rufai earlier his decease shares conversation. Photo credit: @modelesy/X.
Source: Twitter

The writer narrated:

"Really saddened to perceive astir the passing of legendary goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. As a sports journalist, I had the privilege of witnessing his singular vocation & his awesome skills betwixt the posts. His agility, reflexes & enactment inspired a procreation of footballers. "After retirement, helium continued to amended himself & lone successful Jan, helium graduated from the National Institute for Sports. At that ceremony, helium told maine astir plans for the motorboat of his book. Sadly, helium did not unrecorded to unveil the book! As we mourn the nonaccomplishment of this shot legend, we observe his contributions to Nigerian shot and his enduring legacy. May his representation proceed to animate aboriginal generations of footballers and fans. Rest successful peace, Dodo Mayana."

Reactions arsenic netizens mourn fable Peter Rufai

Nigerians person been expressing symptom implicit the demise of the shot legend.

Obong Itata said:

"I was the Legal Adviser to the Supporters Club successful '94 and interacted with the players astatine Tunis. Meeting, Rufai helium struck maine arsenic humble, intelligent and patriotic. Nigeria has mislaid an icon. He leaves america with tales and memories of his heroics arsenic arguably Nigeria's champion goalkeeper."

Superyomi said:

"RIP LEGEND, what a monumental loss. A precise humble antheral I met some of you astatine the mathematician academy Ogun authorities years back."

Everything shot said:

"Peter Rufai was Nigeria’s No. 1 goalkeeper astatine 2 World Cups and the 1994 AFCON-winning side. A Super Eagles fable with 65 caps. He besides played successful Europe for clubs similar Farense, Deportivo & Gil Vicente. Rufai reportedly passed distant this greeting aft a agelong illness, aged 61. RIP."

Pooja reacted:

"Sad time for shot community. Super Eagles legend, Peter Rufai is DE@D Popularly called Dodo Mayana. This is sad."

30bg ATL said:

"OMG! Legend. His bequest volition unrecorded connected forever. Peter Rufai remained the champion goalkeeper of each clip successful Nigeria. No cap!"

Babajide reacted:

"Peter Rufai volition ever beryllium remembered, not conscionable arsenic 1 of Nigeria’s finest goalkeepers, but arsenic a fable who wore our colors with passionateness and immense pride. May his psyche remainder successful cleanable peace."

George added:

"The passing of legendary Nigerian shot icon Peter Rufai is simply a large bloww."

See the station below:

Nigerian antheral releases WhatsApp chat with goalkeeper

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian antheral mourned the unfortunate demise of Peter Rufai, a erstwhile goalkeeper for Super Eagles.

In a heartbreaking station connected X, helium shared the past WhatsApp chat helium had with the shot fable earlier his demise.

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Source: Legit.ng