Former Nigerian international footballer, Peter Rufai, has regained consciousness after he slumped on Sunday night.
Rufai, who lost his mum about two weeks ago, was rushed to the hospital after slumping.
Individuals and organisations have since been wishing Rufai, popularly known as Dodomayana in his playing days, a quick recovery.
The Nigeria Football Federation said it has remained in touch with former Rufai.
Bruce Rufai, brother of the two-time FIFA World Cup star, told the NFF General Secretary, Barrister Musa Amadu, on Wednesday morning that Rufai had
regained consciousness and returned home from hospital.
“We wish to, on behalf of the entire Nigeria football family, wish Peter a very quick recovery so that he can get back on his feet and return to a normal life,” said Barrister Amadu.
Amadu added: “We are very concerned about Peter’s situation. He did so much for our dear country as a player and remains one of the true legends of the Nigeria game. He is also the Coordinator of our U-23 National Team.
“The NFF was in touch with Peter to console him on the death of his mother when this incident happened.”
Rufai, with 62 caps for the Nigeria senior team, was first choice when the Super Eagles lifted the African Cup of Nations for the first time on away soil (Tunisia, 1994) and was also first choice at the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cup finals.
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