Ikeme hails fans’ support after leukemia diagnosis

Nigeria and Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme has thanked the club’s fans and teammates for supporting him after he was diagnosed with leukemia last month.

The 31-year-old Super Eagles net minder sent a message to the club as he is currently undergoing chemotherapy.

The support you’ve shown me has been incredible,” said Ikeme in a video.

It’s really helped me get through these first few weeks and will help me get through the rest of my treatment.”

Wolves supporters held cards spelling Ikeme’s name before kick-off against Middlesborough last weekend in a show of support.

On the other hand, Wanderers players wore special T-shirts during their warm-up.

The English League One season opener also gave Middlesbrough a chance to show their support for Boro academy player Anthony Renton, who was also diagnosed with leukemia in July.