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Wolverhampton and Nigeria goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme who was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in July 2017, has called it quit with football by announcing his retirement from football on 27th July 2018.



The reinterment was made official by his club website and social media pages.

The 32 years old has spent his whole career with the Wolves, he has 11years of professional career with Wolverhampton wonders. "Thank you for the support over the years," he posted on social media on Friday. "My last day as a footballer but one I am happy and grateful for.

Thanks to everyone to do with Wolves and everyone in football I have met." Ikeme's decision to retire has come after consulting medical experts and he told his team-mates on Tuesday. "The doctor suggested I should retire after the toll the treatment has taken on my body.

I can't really risk trying to come back," he told the Wolves website. "My health is my main thing. I just want to be here for my children, family and friends. In the grand scheme of things, with your life in danger, it's a minimum price I have to pay to spend the rest of my time with my family. "I'm happy with what I've achieved."

Source: BBC sport

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