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/

No matter how famous and important you are. One day you'd be forgotten.


Happy retirement ikeme.

Happy retirement ikeme.

Check my signature for Samsung phones

Thank God for healing you
You fought well

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.

amaniro:
No matter how famous and important you are. One day you'd be forgotten.



Happy retirement ikeme.

No matter how famous and important you are. One day you'd be forgotten.

Weldone okay

Life!

Great Goalkeeper you were.

Nigeria exited the World Cup that early because your presence was missing.

It is better for him to retire so that he can focus on his health.
Enjoy your retirement Ikeme.

I wish him well in retirement

Our kit fine shaaa

amaniro:
No matter how famous and important you are. One day you'd be forgotten.



Happy retirement ikeme.

Try forgetting Einstein, Newton, Archimedes, Aristotle, Caesar, Da Vinci. Need I go on?

kolafolabi:

No matter how famous and important you are. One day you'd be forgotten.
Weldone okay

why did you quote me

UBGG:


Try forgetting Einstein, Newton, Archimedes, Aristotle, Caesar, Da Vinci. Need I go on?

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.

Carl Ikeme fought a good fight. I'm proud of him.

amaniro:

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.

Ok.

UBGG:


Try forgetting Einstein, Newton, Archimedes, Aristotle, Caesar, Da Vinci. Need I go on?

Ask him whether he have forgotten Lord Luggard.

He is still alive nau Iheanacho

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.

amaniro:

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.

If your name is written in gold....No one will forget you. And by "No one", I mean the people that matters!

UBGG:


Try forgetting Einstein, Newton, Archimedes, Aristotle, Caesar, Da Vinci. Need I go on?

Stop using ancient people as example guy. Even Ronaldinho sef has been forgotten

AKPH:

Stop using ancient people as example guy. Even Ronaldinho sef has been forgotten

Ok.

Wish you well Big Carl, In a short period you've made a huge print.
Longlife Carl Ikeme No. 1 SuperEagle NG

Tribute?? is he dead?? bloggers should be careful of how they use words nah

amaniro:
No matter how famous and important you are. One day you'd be forgotten.



Happy retirement ikeme.

[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

amaniro:
No matter how famous and important you are. One day you'd be forgotten.



Happy retirement ikeme.

hmmmm.