Semi-professional English club Wednesfield FC have honoured ailing Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme by naming a stand at their ground after him.
Ikeme was recently diagnosed with acute leukaemia, a form of cancer of the blood that could affect his career long-term, if not end it.
The non-league side, based in Wolverhampton, same as Ikeme’s club Wolverhampton Wanderers, unveiled their plans to name a stand in the Super Eagles star’s name to raise funds for him earlier on Wednesday.
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Touched by the gesture, Ikeme thanked the club for their support.
