We have reports that former Nigerian international, Peter Rufai, has been hospitalized after collapsing and becoming unconscious.
The retired goalkeeper was rushed to Toki Hospital in Lagos.
Sports journalist Kayode Tijani posted on his Facebook that "I just got a call now from Bruce who is the younger brother of soccer icon Peter Rufai."
He further quoted Bruce as saying, “Kayode, just to let you know we have a situation on our hands. Your friend, my brother Peter Rufai yesterday night just suddenly slumped at the office. The doctors are doing everything possible though he’s not really come around yet and they don’t know yet what the real cause of the slump is.
The brother went on to say "He’s been taking the death of our 78-year-old mum badly since last week. We are really praying here for his health.”
Peter Rufai, 49, who played for Nigeria between 1983 and 1998, returned to the country from his base in Europe to start a youth sports development programme. He had 65 international caps for the Eagles, according to his Wikipedia entry.
His mother, Christiana, died last week, leaving him devastated.
Our prayers go out to his family as they await news.
He further quoted Bruce as saying, “Kayode, just to let you know we have a situation on our hands. Your friend, my brother Peter Rufai yesterday night just suddenly slumped at the office. The doctors are doing everything possible though he’s not really come around yet and they don’t know yet what the real cause of the slump is.
The brother went on to say "He’s been taking the death of our 78-year-old mum badly since last week. We are really praying here for his health.”
Peter Rufai, 49, who played for Nigeria between 1983 and 1998, returned to the country from his base in Europe to start a youth sports development programme. He had 65 international caps for the Eagles, according to his Wikipedia entry.
His mother, Christiana, died last week, leaving him devastated.
Our prayers go out to his family as they await news.
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