Personal
- Rufai was the son of a tribal king in the region of Idimu. In early 1998, as his father died, he was allowed by his club (Deportivo) to return to Nigeria to discuss the succession, but turned down the status for himself.
- His oldest son, Senbaty, played as a midfielder, having tried for Sunshine Stars in the Nigerian Premier League.
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