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NFF celebrates Peter Rufai and James Obiorah on their birthday

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has celebrated with Peter Rufai and James Obiorah on their birthday.

Rufai, born in Lagos, is celebrating his 57th birthday while Obiorah clocks 42 years and have been sent wonderful messages birthday wishes.

Rufai starred for the Super Eagles as a goalkeeper during his 15-year career with the side and featured 65 times for the West African country.

The goalie was part of the Nigeria national team that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and featured in two World Cup tournaments before his retirement.

Obiorah, meanwhile, was captain of the Golden Eaglets that reached the quarter-finals of the 1995 U-17 World Championship.