“Taribo, How Much Did You Give?”: Journalist Lists Individuals Who Contributed for Rufai’s Burial
- A Nigerian journalist has berated Super Eagles legend Taribo West and others for their 'passive role' in the burial of Peter Rufai
- The sports administrator listed the names of personalities and organisations that supported the late '94 AFCON winner's family
- He also shared updates on the proposed launch of a book about by the former Nigerian goalkeeper, who died at the age of 61
Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai was buried after a mass at the Catholic Church of Visitation in Lagos State on August 22, 2025.
The iconic goalkeeper died at the age of 61 after a prolonged illness, and left football fans in tears as tributes poured in for him.
Popularly known as Dodo Mayana, he was a commanding figure between the posts and one of the shining stars of Nigeria’s golden football generation.
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The Stationery Stores legend earned 65 caps for the Super Eagles and played a pivotal role in Nigeria's historic 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph, as well as their groundbreaking debut at the FIFA World Cup the same year, as reported by The BBC.
Enakhena lists donors of Rufai's burial rites
Veteran sports journalist Godwin Enakhena compiled the list of individuals who contributed to the burial rites of late Peter Rufai.
In a viral post on X, the former chairman of the defunct MFM FC said the Lagos State Government was the highest donor with ₦15 million, and other well-meaning Nigerians. He said:
"Once some people see those things (emotional videos), they become crazy."
"Lagos State Government, for instance, gave ₦15 million, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) donated the sum of ₦3 million, Yemi Idowu dropped ₦1 million, the Director General of Lagos State Sports Commission contributed ₦1 million, that is how much, ₦20 million.
"The Benue State FA Chairman dropped ₦1 million, while former Super Eagles star, Odion Ighalo gave ₦500,00. As of Monday, they have realised over ₦20 million.
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Taribo West slammed over Peter Rufai funeral
Chairman of Sporting Lagos FC, Godwin Enakhena, challenged Taribo West to mention the amount he contributed to the burial of late Rufai.
The Director of Sports of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries said most of Rufai's teammates failed to make any financial contribution, stating:
"Taribo is not aware of all the contributions made by people. Taribo, how much did you give? How much did the ex-internationals give? The people you played together, how much did you give Dodo Mayana?"
Interest in Peter Rufai's book launch building
Enakhena also informed the general public that a top official of Lagos State Government, the Nigeria Football Federation, and Nigerian businessman Kunle Soname have pledged to support late Rufai's book launch.
"The Head Of Service (HOS) to the Lagos State Government said that for the book launch, they are going to be heavily present. I spoke with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and they said we are fully backing the launch program because I told them that this book was very dear to Rufai's heart."
He added that promises were made that after the burial, the organisations would move ahead with the program.
"Kunle Soname said he is putting his weight behind it."
Speculation around cause of Peter Rufai's death
Legit.ng earlier reported the cause of Rufai's death, which threw Nigeria into mourning. His health issues were not entirely without precedent.
Back in October 2012, he reportedly collapsed in his Lagos office and was hospitalised overnight, an incident many dismissed as just fatigue.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
