Emotional reactions have trailed a video of late Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, recorded shortly before his passing on Thursday, July 3.
Rufai, who died at 61 after a prolonged illness, left football fans heartbroken as tributes poured in for him.
Sharing a clip with the 1994 AFCON winner, journalist Oluwaseun Luqmon Ajidagba revealed it was taken at Agege Stadium during the Inter-House Sports Competition of Wellspring College.
The journalist explained that Peter was invited that day to inspire and speak to the students. The radio sports analyst also prayed that God would grant Peter eternal rest and comfort everyone he left behind.
The journalist wrote;
“This was me & Late Peter Rufai A.K.A Dodo Mayana at Agege Stadium during the Inter House Sports Competition of Wellspring College where he was invited to inspire & speak to the students of that School. May Almighty God grant him eternal rest & console those he left behind. Rest on Dodo Mayana.”
In the clip, Peter stepped out and waved to the crowd after the journalist introduced him to the guests at the stadium. Netizens who watched the video noted that Peter appeared to look unwell.
Watch the video below;
Netizens react to the above clip of Peter Rufai
Adedayo Oseni; He is looking very sick in this video. so sad. May his soul rest in peace.
Ladi Egbedire said: Seun, Dodo don sick for this period already, he has lost so much weight in this picture, may his soul rest in Eternity.…
Nonso Okoh said: Rest in peace legend, he was not feeling to well in the video.
Udeme George said; I’m of the opinion that when we see people and notice they are not in good health,it’s only nice of us to raise alarm especially when they among those who’ve served Nigeria with everything they got, sad to see this video,sad.
Matthew Ogana: See our legend,chai!!