By Akeem Lawal
SUPER Eagles players have
joined millions of football fans all over the world to pay tribute to Carl
Ikeme, who announced his retirement from football at the age of just 32 on
doctor's advice after a year-long battle with cancer.
Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports that the Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper,
who started the journey to FIFA 2018 World Cup with the Super Eagles but missed
out of the final squad to Russia, was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in July
2017.
The 32-year-old revealed
last month that he was in 'complete remission' after being diagnosed with acute
leukaemia in July last year.
Super Eagles through its official
Twitter handle, thanked the shot stopper for the memories
shared with the team.
“Thank you @Carl_Ikeme for
the memories and we wish you all the best in life as you continue to triumph!
#ThankYouCarlIkeme,” the national team handle said via
@NGSuperEagles.
Leicester City forward,
Ahmed Musa posted on his Instagram, saying, “Carl, you have been a great
brother and teammate. I want to wish you well in the next chapter of your life.
You have been fighting your battle for a long time and you are in my prayers.
May you be blessed with great new beginnings and good health #Soldier
@carlikeme.”
Chelsea defender, Kenneth
Omeruo also shared his heartfelt message on his Instagram account, saying, “I
would have love to play with you more my bro @carlikeme .. but am happy you
will be with us in good health.. you are a legend bro.. and am sure Nigerians
will miss seeing you in the national team.. Good luck my brother and like u
said, it’s not a sad day.. ❤️
where is the retirement party do 😬🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌.”
Super Eagles defender, Shehu
Abdullahi was not left out, wishing Ikeme quick recovery.
“All the best in life.
Wishing you quick discovery,” he posted on his verified Twitter account, @OfficialShehu.
Super Eagles vice-captain
Ogenyi Onazi also wrote: “Thank God for your life and your health, this is most
important bro ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
@carlikeme.”
Daniel Akpeyi also wrote:
“Thank God you got your life back bro, better things ahead.”
John Ogu added: “Thank God
for restoring back you Health. And Good luck with your next Chapter. ❤️❤️❤️.”
Kelechi Iheanacho said, “Gods
grace will always be with you carl you will be remembered 🙌🏾.”
Elderson Echiejile also
posted on his Twitter handle, “It was an honour to have shared the dressing
room with you Carl, You’re such a wonderful guy and a fighter. I’m wishing you
all the best in retirement bro. Enjoy every minute of it. 👏🏾
@Carl_Ikeme.”
Ikeme made 274 domestic
career appearances in all competitions, with over 200 of them coming for
Wolves, the club he joined in 2000 as a 14-year-old.
The stopper went on to win
two promotions, and ten international caps for Nigeria.
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