The football world has continued to express its support for Nigerian goalkeeper Carl Ikeme who was recently diagnosed with acute leukaemia.
Some of the clubs that took to Twitter to show love to the 31-year-old include his present club Wolverhampton as well as Aston Villa and Wolverhampton.
Goalkeepers who also asked the Nigerian to stay strong are Arsenal’s Petr Cech, Barcelona’s Marc ter Stegen and Liverpool’s Loris Karius.
See tweets below:
It is with great sadness that Wolves are today announcing that Carl Ikeme has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia.https://t.co/yGsoT4rjiE pic.twitter.com/3WQCraBl1v
— Wolves (@Wolves) July 6, 2017
Our thoughts are with you @Carl_Ikeme, stay strong.#FootballFamily #AVFC https://t.co/5V5pCrcQXW
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) July 6, 2017
Stay strong @Carl_Ikeme! The thoughts of all the #Boro family are with you. https://t.co/8zarQ9Ao9T
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) July 6, 2017
All the best @Carl_Ikeme … 💪🏻💪🏻 https://t.co/4G9x8PbWXF
— Petr Cech (@PetrCech) July 6, 2017
Be strong. Be brave. @Carl_Ikeme
I’m by your side and my thoughts are with you and your family. #KeepStrong 👐🏽 pic.twitter.com/XNvG0ZpOji— Marc ter Stegen (@mterstegen1) July 7, 2017
Very sad to hear of the illness of @Carl_Ikeme, #KeepStrong👐🏼 and keep fighting, we are all behind you! pic.twitter.com/c47sO1VV74
— Loris Karius (@LorisKarius) July 7, 2017
Kemes you’ve taken charge, showed courage & strength throughout your career; I know u will meet this challenge head on & win @Carl_Ikeme ❤️
— Tony Daley MSc (@TonyDaley7) July 6, 2017
When its family it hurts properly! With you every step of the way big bro @Carl_Ikeme love you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/2ab1HcN8Qt
— David Davis (@Diggad1991) July 6, 2017
