NFF celebrates Ikeme’s improvement

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed happiness over the gladdened reports that former Super Eagles’ goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, has entered into complete remission from acute leukemia. This means he would now leave the hospital as he starts journey to full recovery.

NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said in Saint Petersburg that the federation was delighted that the 32-year old has made the significant improvement to attain remission and gradual recovery from the ailment.

“We are indeed very happy and we rejoice with Ikeme on his progress.

“Now that he has made the very important progress to remission, our prayer is for him to attain full recovery in the shortest time possible,” Sanusi said.

On Saturday, Ikeme announced on his twitter handle: “After a tough year and intense chemotherapy treatment I would like to let everyone know I am in complete remission. I still have hurdles to get over to be cured but I can hopefully now move forward with some normality”.

Sporting Tribune

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