A clip showing former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai explaining before his death how he became known as Dodo Mayana has gone viral.

Long before Peter Rufai became a household name in Nigerian football, winning the hearts of fans with his acrobatic saves and calm command between the posts, he had already earned a nickname that would follow him throughout his legendary career: Dodo Mayana.

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.