Showing posts with label World Cup 1998. Show all posts
Showing posts with label World Cup 1998. Show all posts

Friday, July 4, 2025

Peter Rufai – The Legend Who Chose the Ball Over the Crown



 king, but chose to be a guardian.

Peter Rufai wasn’t just a goalkeeper — he was a symbol of pride, bravery, and identity for Nigeria and all of Africa.
Born in 1963 to a royal family in Nigeria, Rufai turned down his right to the throne to pursue a career between the posts.

He represented Nigeria in the 1994 and 1998 World Cups, and played a key role in winning the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations.
Incredibly, he even scored a goal in a 1993 qualifier — a rare feat for a goalkeeper.
His club career spanned across Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.

After retiring, he dedicated his life to coaching young goalkeepers, founding an academy and passing down the passion that defined his journey.

🎨 In this tribute artwork, I imagined a powerful moment:
The crown drifting away, while Rufai stretches to catch a glowing ball — his destiny.
Because for him, football meant more than a throne.




Monday, January 22, 2024

Mustapha Hadji

Mustapha Hadji cartoon

Mustapha Hadji is a retired Moroccan footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder. He gained prominence in the late 1990s, notably representing the Moroccan national team









Saturday, November 11, 2023

Zidane and Messi and on Scoring in A World Cup Final


Zidane, the legendary figure from France, conducted an interview with Messi, the iconic player from Argentina. During the conversation, both emphasized the immense significance of scoring in a World Cup final.

Tuesday, September 22, 2020