I’m winning the fight against cancer Ikeme Said

Sidelined Super Eagles number one goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has added to the joy of Nigerians after revealing that he has overcome the worst stage of his ailment.

Ikeme who has continued to enjoy the prayers of footballers across the world, said although it is not yet uhuru he can now move with some normality.
The news is like a double delight coming just few hours after the Super Eagles revived the nation’s hope in the ongoing World cup in Russia. Defeat by Croatia in the first match did not only dampen the spirit of the nation but led to submissions that the team had an eye set on the exit doors in Russia.  However a resounding 2-0 victory over Iceland in the second game raised hope especially with the thrashing of perennial rivals Argentina by Croatia.
Ikeme who has been keeping tab of developments in Russia added to the celebration when he announced that his days of severe pain are over, even as he thanked Nigerians and none Nigerians alike for their prayers and massive support.  Recall that Iceland team who lost 2-0 to Nigeria posted a team photo in which paid tribute to Ikeme few hours to the match that saw Ahmed Musa shine like a million stars.

“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 their support over the past year. Thank you” he said
Ikeme who contributed in no small measure to Super Eagles qualification for the World cup, was diagnosed of Leukemia just few matches left to the final qualification for the World cup and subsequently was ruled out of both club and national assignments to begin treatment. Officials of the Nigeria football Federation (NFF) paid him a visit just before heading to the World cup in Russia even as he was named and unregistered player in the final 23 man list released by Coach Gernot Rohr.