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NFF offer Carl Ikeme Super Eagles role

The Nigeria Football Federation have offered to have Carl Ikeme in the technical crew of the Super Eagles, following his premature retirement from active football.

Ikeme, on Friday, revealed his decision to hang his gloves as he continues his successful recovery from Leukaemia, which was first diagnosed a year ago.

Thank you @Carl_Ikeme for the memories and we wish you all the best in life as you continue to triumph! #ThankYouCarlIkeme pic.twitter.com/24s4T4otGM

— ud83cuddf3ud83cuddec Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) July 27, 2018

Prior to the ailment keeping the Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper on the treatment table, he racked up 10 caps for Nigeria - keeping seven clean sheets - having made his international debut in 2015.