Dark day in football – Kanu mourns Peter Rufai, Diogo Jota

Former Nigeria international, Kanu Nwankwo has reacted to the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai.

Reacting, Kanu in a post on his X account, described the sad news as a dark day in football.

The former Inter Milan and Ajax star, however, prayed for their souls to rest in peace.

“A dark day in football today. We lost an African Legend, Peter Rufai. May his soul rest well, Amen,” Kanu wrote on X.

Hard to post this may your spirit continue to inspire all of us and future generations RIP condolences to your family.”

Kanu added in another post, “Sad sad sad RIP Diogo Jota.”