Super Eagles players have wished Carl Ikeme well after he retired from football following his battle against acute leukemia.
Carl, 32 had in July said that he was in “complete remission” after “a tough year and intense chemotherapy.”
But the Wolves man on Friday announced his retirement from football “After advice from the doctors.”
“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!!!” he wrote.
His national teammates took to social media to wish him well in the future.
“We are going to miss you, wish you luck brother ??????,” Leicester City forward, Ahmed Musa, wrote on Instagram.
Also, Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo wrote: “I would have loved 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 ???????????.”
“Thank God for your life and your health, this is most important bro ❤❤????@carlikeme,” Onazi wrote.
John Ogu added: “Thank God for restoring back you Health. And Good luck with your next Chapter. ❤❤❤.”
Carl played ten times for Nigeria, keeping six clean sheets.
