Former Super Eagles goalkeepers’ trainer, Ike Shorunmu has described the early retirement of Nigeria’s number one shot stopper, Carl Ikeme from professional football as a big blow to the country.
He also believes the development has opened the doors for other goalkeepers to work hard to cover the vacuum created by Ikeme’s absence from the team.
Ikeme retired from professional football last week apparently on doctors advise after successfully battling acute leukemia. Shorunmu, who worked with Ikeme briefly, said the 32-year-old Wolvehampton Wanderers goaltender always galvanised players and coaches in every game he mounted the sticks. Read more