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Carl Ikeme should play a role in the back room of Nigerian coach Gernot Rohr after announcing his retirement at the age of 32
The Nigerian International has was diagnosed with acute leukemia in July 2017, but announced that he was in "complete remission" after "a difficult year and intense chemotherapy" in June
. The Football Federation (NFF) announced that it was planning to offer a job at Ikeme when it would complete its badge as a goalkeeper coach.
He was an incarnation of the utmost dedication, commitment and patriotic fervor in the games that he played for the Super Eagles
" The NFF will find the resources to send Carl Ikeme NFF Secretary General, Mohammed Sanusi, said in a statement
"It's the least we can do for such a devoted patriot." He was an incarnation of absolute dedication, commitment and patriotic fervor in the games he played for the Super Eagles.
"The circumstances of his retirement from the game are somewhat depressing, although we thank God for his life," added Sanusi.
Ikeme has become a much-loved figure in Nigeria since he first came in as first-choice goalkeeper after the retirement of captain of the then and most captained international, Vincent Enyeama [19659003] Born in Sutton Coldfield, eligible for England and Nigeria, Ikeme opted for the Super Eagles and got an order in August 2015.
He made his debut in the Cup playoffs. # 39; Africa Nations 2017 vs. Tanzania in September 2015 and made another eight appearances for the treble The African champions, who honored him at this summer's World Cup by naming him a member of the 24th team.
The Super Eagles were eliminated in group stage in Russia and their coach Gernot Rohr said: Carl's absence. "
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