Tribute Pour In For Carl Ikeme After Retirement

Nigeria international and Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper announced his retirement from football and since tribute has started coming in for the Wolves man
Ikeme called time on his football career after consulting medical experts following his battle against acute leukaemia.

The 32 year old had in July revealed that he was in “complete remission” after “a tough year and intense chemotherapy”.

Ikeme who kept six clean sheets in ten games for Nigeria and never lost a competitive game while in action for the Super Eagles posted a statement on Instagram thanking everyone:

“After advice from the doctors I have taken the decision to retire.

“It’s not a sad day for me but one to look back with fondness and joy for being able to live my dream. I just want to thank everyone at @wolves for their support over the years. We have rode the good and bad times together, an I’m great-full to of been a part of the clubs history. I’m looking forward to catching up with everyone again soon and being back around the club and city!! Thank You!!!

“We are going to miss you, wish you luck brother,” Leicester City forward, Ahmed Musa, wrote on Instagram.Chelsea defender, Kenneth Omeruo also admitted he would have loved to play more with the 32 year old who he regarded as a legend.

“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

,”Omeruo wrote also on Instagram.

Super Eagles vice-captain Ogenyi Onazi also wrote: “Thank

God for your life and your health, this is most important bro

@carlikeme.”

Daniel Akpeyi who was one of the Super Eagles goalkeepers to

the 2018 FIFA World Cup 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. .”

Victor Anichebe wrote in response to Ikeme’s post on Instagram: “One door closes and another opens. Good Luck with your next chapter. God bless.”“I would have love to play with you more my bro @carlikeme

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