The emotional story behind Peter Rufai's legendary nickname "Dodo Mayana" and the legacy he left in African and world football has emerged after his death.

Peter Rufai was more than a goalkeeper. He was a myth, an inspirational picture on the wall for misty-eyed children. He was a tale by moonlight, and the retelling of his brilliance was almost a legendary fable.

Peter Rufai won the 1994 African Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles and played at the 1994 and 1998 World Cup.