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Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by ClintGist(f): 8:41am On Jul 28, 2018 |
Super Eagles players have begun to pay their tributes to goalkeeper Carl Ikeme after he announced his retirement from international football. The 31-year-old announced his retirement on Friday, July 27 much to the surprise of football loving Nigerians. Ikeme played a key role for the Super Eagles during the qualification stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup as he was the first choice shot-stopper before he suffered acute-leukaemia which ruled him out of action. In his message on Instagram, Ikeme thanked the management and staff of Wolverhampton Wanderers for their support. His message read, “after advice from the doctors I have taken the decision to retire. It’s not a sad day for me but one to look back with fondness and joy for being able to live my dream. “I just want to thank everyone at @wolves for there support over the years. We have rode the good and bad times together , an I’m great-full to of been apart of the clubs history. I’m looking forward to catching up with everyone again soon and being back around the club and city !! Thank You!!!.” Super Eagles players reactions to Carl Ikeme’s retirement Upon posting the message several Super Eagles star have taken to social media to pay their tribute to the goalkeeper. Some players posted on their social media handles while others paid their tributes by writing a message in the comment section of his post. Super Eagles all-time highest goals scorer at the FIFA World Cup Ahmed Musa wrote on his Instagram post. He said, “Carl, you have been a great brother and teammate. I want to wish you well in the next chapter of your life. “You have been fighting your battle for a long time and you are in my prayers. May you be blessed with great new beginnings and good health #Soldier” Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi said, “God Bless Big Bro ❤” Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho said, “Gods grace will always be with you Carl, you will be remembered.” Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo wrote, “I would have love to play with you more my bro @carlikeme ..But am happy you will be with us in good health.. You are a legend bro.. and am sure Nigerians will miss seeing you in the national team.. Good luck my brother and like u said, it’s not a sad day.. ❤ where is the retirement party do .” Ogenyi Onazi Super Eagles vice-captain wrote,“Thank God for your life and your health, this is most important bro ❤❤ @carlikeme.” While Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu wrote, “Thank God for restoring back your health. And Good luck with your next chapter.” Source: https://www.clintgist.com/super-eagles-players-tribute-to-carl-ikeme-on-his-retirement-id8666632-html/ 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by amaniro: 8:50am On Jul 28, 2018 |
No matter how famous and important you are. One day you'd be forgotten. Happy retirement ikeme. 24 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by adewumiopeyemi(m): 9:00am On Jul 28, 2018 |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by Emmafe(m): 12:36pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
Happy retirement ikeme. Check my signature for Samsung phones |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by neolboy(m): 12:36pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
Thank God for healing you You fought well 6 Likes |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by HajimeSaito(m): 12:37pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
Someone posted his stats as a Super Eagles player from Opta.com and his record is actually better than Enyeama's which is impressive given that his career was so short lived. |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by Nobody: 12:37pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
Even Ezenwa that is happy will also be writing tribute? Smh. |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by kolafolabi(m): 12:37pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
amaniro: No matter how famous and important you are. One day you'd be forgotten. Weldone okay 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by rayobaba(m): 12:39pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
Life! |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by AYOMITIDE1982(m): 12:44pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
Great Goalkeeper you were. Nigeria exited the World Cup that early because your presence was missing. 2 Likes |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by swiperthefox: 12:46pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
It is better for him to retire so that he can focus on his health. Enjoy your retirement Ikeme. 1 Like |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by HotMario: 12:49pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
I wish him well in retirement |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by daamazing(m): 12:55pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
Our kit fine shaaa |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by Nobody: 1:03pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
amaniro: Try forgetting Einstein, Newton, Archimedes, Aristotle, Caesar, Da Vinci. Need I go on? 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by amaniro: 1:03pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
kolafolabi:why did you quote me |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by amaniro: 1:05pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
UBGG:They say wisdom is a flower that don't grow in everyone's garden. A new generation will be brought up, forget even history most of you can't even remember Lawrence anini or osisikanku. |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by phase1: 1:07pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
Carl Ikeme fought a good fight. I'm proud of him. 1 Like |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by Nobody: 1:16pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
amaniro: Ok. |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by Buhari2019: 1:16pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
UBGG:Ask him whether he have forgotten Lord Luggard. |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by eistien(m): 1:54pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
He is still alive nau Iheanacho |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by Triniti(m): 2:05pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
Ezenwa should have been a pastor, the way the dude goes about with his rosary and singing gozie okeke’s song during their time in camp for the world baffles me. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by CaptainFM1: 3:13pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
amaniro: If your name is written in gold....No one will forget you. And by "No one", I mean the people that matters! 2 Likes |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by AKPH(m): 4:20pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
UBGG:Stop using ancient people as example guy. Even Ronaldinho sef has been forgotten |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by Nobody: 4:25pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
AKPH: Ok. |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by hiz: 4:51pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
Wish you well Big Carl, In a short period you've made a huge print. Longlife Carl Ikeme No. 1 SuperEagle NG |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by glamorousbluice(f): 5:28pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
Tribute?? is he dead?? bloggers should be careful of how they use words nah |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by Topman87: 6:24pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
amaniro:[color=#000099][quote author=amaniro post=69771587]No matter how famous and important you are. One day you'd be forgotten. Nigeria squad will miss u alot |
Re: Super Eagles Players Pay Tribute To Carl Ikem after He Announced His Retirement by mechanics(m): 7:36pm On Jul 28, 2018 |
amaniro:hmmmm. |
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