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

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.

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.