Nigeria S Carl Ikeme Devastated To Miss 2018 World Cup

The Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper last played a game in March 2017 after he was diagnosed with acute leukaemia.

The Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup in the absence of the 31-year-old and will kick-off their campaign in Group D with Croatia on June 16, before taking on Iceland and Argentina.

“To say I’m devastated about missing the World Cup is an understatement. But I just want to thank everyone in Nigeria for their prayers, love and messages,” Ikeme tweeted.

“I can’t explain how much they mean to me. I also want to wish my teammates, coaches and NFF luck for the summer coming.”