Fans and players from across the footballing community have been offering their support to Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, after being diagnosed with acute leukaemia.
His club, Wolverhampton Wanderers, was the first to break the sad news on Thursday evening.
It is with great sadness that Wolves are today announcing that Carl Ikeme has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia.https://t.co/yGsoT4rjiEpic.twitter.com/3WQCraBl1v
— Wolves (@Wolves) July 6, 2017
Ikeme was expected to be fit for Wolves’ new campaign after missing the closing stages of the last due to injury.
The knock also made him unavailable for his country’s last game against South Africa in June.
Now it appears his managers, fans and teammates may have to wait a little longer before having their safe pair of hands back.
Here’s how the world reacted as soon as the shocking news broke.
This is devastating!
We are standing with @Carl_Ikeme at this extremely difficult time. https://t.co/IRbbDDHWdU— Nigeria Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) July 6, 2017
Stay strong @Carl_Ikeme! The thoughts of all the #Boro family are with you. https://t.co/8zarQ9Ao9T
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) July 6, 2017
So sad to hear that @Carl_Ikeme has been diagnosed with leukemia,, best wishes big man, stay strong?
— Ben Foster (@BenFoster) July 6, 2017
Our thoughts are with former #QPR loanee Carl Ikeme ? https://t.co/uFRebjxYLi
— QPR FC (@QPRFC) July 6, 2017
Absolutely gutted to here that @Carl_Ikeme has leukaemia ?one of footballs top guys! My thoughts are with you an your family!! #GetWellSoon
— Adam Le Fondre (@A1F1E9) July 6, 2017
Stay strong big man! Wishing you my best! @Carl_Ikeme ?? https://t.co/Y7nMVbZ2Xh
— Matt Jarvis (@MrMattJarvis) July 6, 2017
I’m sure I speak for everyone at the @ExpressandStar in offering love + support for @Carl_Ikeme. Everyone’s thoughts with you + your family.
— Tim Spiers (@tim_spiers_Star) July 6, 2017
Probably the best goalkeeper outside the top tier of football. Stay strong @Carl_Ikeme you will win this one!
— Bob Brown? (@bobbylove) July 6, 2017
Stay strong @Carl_Ikeme! The thoughts of everyone at the PFA are with you, we are here to offer our full support. https://t.co/vp3jFoIB0n
— PFA (@PFA) July 6, 2017
Terrible news on @Carl_Ikeme. Can’t express how devastating this news is from a personal point of view. Pulling for you bro #FightWithIkeme
— Colin NOT Collins (@ColinUdoh) July 6, 2017
When its family it hurts properly! With you every step of the way big bro @Carl_Ikeme love you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/2ab1HcN8Qt
— David Davis (@Diggad1991) July 6, 2017
Everyone, not just #Wolves fans, but the footballing community will be with you @Carl_Ikeme
More than a footballer, you’re our brother.
— Wolves Fancast (@WWFCFancast) July 6, 2017
Terrible news hearing about @Carl_Ikeme being diagnosed with leukaemia. Wish him all the best with a healthy recovery❤️
— Total Wolves (@TotalWolves) July 6, 2017
No words apart from go beat it big guy. Everything behind you. @Carl_Ikeme https://t.co/U45HL8oAuA
— Paul Berry (@paulberry2303) July 6, 2017
Sad to learn that my National team @thenff and @Wolves goalkeeper @Carl_Ikeme has been diagnosed with leukaemia ?. Get well soon bro ? pic.twitter.com/SBBZ1HtTbr
— Dr. Kelechi Anyikude (@KcKelani) July 6, 2017
