By Daily Sports on July 7, 2017
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme is expected to “start an immediate course of chemotherapy” after he was diagnosed with acute leukaemia.
A statement released by his club, Wolves, on Thursday revealed that the Ikeme was diagnosed of the ailment following pre-season medical examination showing that he is suffering from leukaemia.
Wolves further stated that the 31-year-old stopper will now start “a lengthy battle against the disease.
“It is with great sadness that Wolves can today reveal that Carl Ikeme has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia. The 31-year-old Nigerian international goalkeeper returned some abnormal blood tests during his pre-season testing, and further medical investigation has revealed he is suffering from leukaemia. Carl will now start an immediate course of chemotherapy as he begins a lengthy battle against the disease,” part of the statement by the club read.
Ikeme made 23 appearances for Wolves last season.
•Photo shows Carl Ikeme.
Source Daily Sports
Posted July 7, 2017
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