How many caps did Peter Rufai win for Nigeria?

Peter Rufai won 65 caps for Nigeria, scoring 1 goals.

Which clubs did Peter Rufai play for?

Stationery Stores (1980–1984), AS Dragons FC de l'Ouémé (1986–1987), K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen (1987–1991), K.S.K. Beveren (1991–1993), Go Ahead Eagles (1993–1994), S.C. Farense (1994–1997), Deportivo de A Coruña (1997–1999), Hércules CF (1997–1997), Gil Vicente (1999–2000).

Where does Peter Rufai rank among Nigeria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Peter Rufai #25 of Nigeria's 33 greatest players of all time.

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25 / Nigeria · 1983–1998

Peter Rufai

GK sweeperleader

Caps · Nigeria

Goals · Nigeria

Life

1963–2025

Clubs

Go Ahead Eagles, S.C. Farense, Hércules CF

#25

Editorial rank of 33 for Nigeria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

When Nigeria won 6-0 against Ethiopia on 24 July 1993, the penalty was taken by the goalkeeper, and Rufai became the first man in Super Eagles gloves to score for his country. Career record: 65 caps and 1 goals for Nigeria; club career at Go Ahead Eagles, S.C. Farense, Hércules CF.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1980–1984	Stationery Stores
1986–1987	AS Dragons FC de l'Ouémé
1987–1991	K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen
1991–1993	K.S.K. Beveren
1993–1994	Go Ahead Eagles
1994–1997	S.C. Farense
1997–1999	Deportivo de A Coruña
1997–1997	Hércules CF
1999–2000	Gil Vicente
Nigeria	65 caps, 1 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Nigeria checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Nigeria checked 4 October 2026

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Around Rufai in the almanac

One rank above: Tijani Babangida at #24.

One rank below: Henry Nwosu at #26.

Nigeria's editorial top five: Jay-Jay Okocha · Nwankwo Kanu · Rashidi Yekini · Finidi George · Sunday Oliseh.

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