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Aminu Maigari Mourns the Passing of Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai
The former Nigeria Football Federation , NFF, President Aminu Maigari has expressed shock and saddened
by the death of Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, fondly known as Dodo Mayana, who pass on at the age of 61.
Rufai was a national treasure and a global ambassador of Nigerian football. His commitment to the green and white made him a symbol of pride for millions of Nigerians.
MAIGARI reacting to the demise of Rufai said. “This is a very painful loss. Peter Rufai was a national hero, humble whose legacy and memories we will cherish forever. Nigeria mourns, but heaven welcomes a lRufai.”
Rufai played a major role in Nigeria’s 1994 AFCON triumph and represented the nation at two FIFA World Cup tournaments in 1994 and 1998, helping the Super Eagles reach the Round of 16 in both editions.
At the club level, he represented top teams in Europe, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain—most notably Deportivo de La Coruña and Hércules CF.
Rufai was a mentor and inspiration to younger generations. After retirement, he dedicated his life to discovering and nurturing budding football talents, remaining a pillar of support and guidance in the football community.
Maigari extends heartfelt condolences to the Rufai family and football community globally.
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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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