English sides put aside their fierce rivalry to show support for ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme.
Ikeme retired from professional football on Friday aged 32.
The former Wolverhampton Wanderes custodian’s career was abruptly cut short by an acute leukaemia.
Ikeme spent his entire club career in England – representing nine different teams.
No wonder even clubs he had no affiliation with joined to sing his praises.
After 18 years as a Wolves player, @Carl_Ikeme has today announced his retirement from the professional game.
— Wolves (@Wolves) July 27, 2018
Wishing you all the very best in the next chapter of your life, Carl 💪🏼
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) July 27, 2018
All the best in your future endeavours, @Carl_Ikeme 👍#FootballFamily #AVFC
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) July 27, 2018
Best wishes, @Carl_Ikeme! #UTB https://t.co/0uXx0q23Ak
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) July 27, 2018
👍 Very best wishes for the future to former #QPR goalkeeper @Carl_Ikeme https://t.co/Ko0HcMsORT
— QPR FC (@QPR) July 27, 2018
Ikeme made over 250 appearances in English football.
For the Super Eagles, however, the 32-year-old started just 10 times and kept seven clean sheets.