Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West has launched a blistering attack on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Federal Government, accusing both bodies of failing to properly honour the late national team goalkeeper Peter Rufai at his funeral.

West described the situation as a "national shame" and "madness," lamenting the neglect of one of Nigeria's most celebrated football icons.

Rufai, popularly known as ‘Dodo Mayana,' died on July 3, 2025, after a prolonged illness.

A key member of the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad, he remains one of Nigeria's most respected goalkeepers.