Carl Ikeme Announced His "Early" Retirement From Football.

Carl Ikeme Announced His "Early" Retirement From Football. Nigerian international first choice Goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme who had been sidelined due to leukemia cancer for a year now has 

announced his retirement from football.

Carl Ikeme (Super Eagles and Wolves-England Goalkeeper)

The 32 year old Wolves goal stopper announced on instagram that he took the decision to retire not because it is time but because he can't risk a come back to action.

Stating that he has to be there for his Family, Children, Wife and Friends.

To wish him well in life are Kenneth Omerou, Ahmed Musa and other Super eagle players.

"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 on Instagram.

Carl Ikeme (Instagram)

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".- words of Ahmed Musa from Instagram.

Ahmed Musa-Middle and Carl Ikeme-Right (Instagram)

Indeed, Nigeria will miss a star on the pitch but one thing we are grateful for is that you can still go on with life normal and do other activities and which I think that is the most important, I wish you all the best in Life as you carry on.

Carl Ikeme-Wolves (Instagram)