Nigeria’s first choice goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, says he is recuperating from Leukaemia, an illness that has  kept him away from action for more than a year.

The Wolverhampton Wanderers goal tender took to his Twitter handle @carl_Ikeme to share his good news.

“After a year of intense chemotherapy I would like to share that I am in complete REMISSION.

“I still have hurdles to pass to be cured, but hopefully I can move on with some normality.

“I would like to thank everyone for the support over the past year. Thank you.️ #Grateful,” he tweeted.

Ikeme is named Nigeria’s 24th player at the Russia 2018 World Cup. (NAN)

– Jun. 23, 2018 @ 16:49 GMT |