- Wednesfield, a semi-professional club named one of its stand after the goalkeeper
- The club hoped selling the name of the stand will help raise funds in support of leukemia
- The 31-year-old shotstopper is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment in London
English club Wednesfield's have decided to name a stand after Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme after he was recently diagnosed with leukemia.
The semi-professional club based in Wolverhampton, the same town as Ikeme’s club Wolverhampton Wanderers announced the decision via Twitter.
The club hoped it the goalkeeper's name could be used to raise funds for leukemia patients.
Carl Ikeme is currently receiving treatment of his disease. Photo: Carl Ikeme/Twitter
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“Wednesday night we entertain @WolvesUtd1 (Wolverhampton United, another non-league club) – We will officially open and re-name our new stand in support of @Carl_Ikeme of @Wolves,” Wednesfield FC had tweeted Wednesday afternoon.
The club added: “We’d hoped to sell the naming of the Stand to raise funds, however it was felt support of @Carl_Ikeme was worth much much more'
“Kick off will be 7.30pm – we will charge £3 entry, all monies will go to @CureLeukaemia.”
Ikeme, replied to Wednesfield FC’s tweet: “Thanks for the support guys . Can’t tell u how much I appreciate it.”
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Ikeme, is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment at a hospital in London and his club have put him on extended leave.
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