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Nigeria's first choice goalkeepr Carl Ikeme, has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia.
Adult acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts (a type of white blood cell), red blood cells, or platelets.
The sad news was announced by his club on Thursday in a statement.
According to Wolves, the 31 year-old's Championship, Ikeme returned "abnormal blood tests" during pre-season testing and further checks confirmed the diagnosis.
He is set to undergo chemotherapy to battle the cancer.
"Carl and his family would request that their privacy be respected at this time, and any updates on his progress will be provided through the club", the statement added.
Reacting, Wolves managing director Laurie Dalrymple said "it would be an understatement to say that everyone at Wolves has been shocked and saddened to hear the news of Carl's diagnosis".
"That relates to both players and staff as Carl has been at the club for a very long time and remains such an integral personality within the group.
"At the same time, we all know what a fighter and a competitor Carl is, and I have no doubt that he will take all of those attributes into this battle.
Adult acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts (a type of white blood cell), red blood cells, or platelets.
The sad news was announced by his club on Thursday in a statement.
According to Wolves, the 31 year-old's Championship, Ikeme returned "abnormal blood tests" during pre-season testing and further checks confirmed the diagnosis.
He is set to undergo chemotherapy to battle the cancer.
"Carl and his family would request that their privacy be respected at this time, and any updates on his progress will be provided through the club", the statement added.
Reacting, Wolves managing director Laurie Dalrymple said "it would be an understatement to say that everyone at Wolves has been shocked and saddened to hear the news of Carl's diagnosis".
"That relates to both players and staff as Carl has been at the club for a very long time and remains such an integral personality within the group.
"At the same time, we all know what a fighter and a competitor Carl is, and I have no doubt that he will take all of those attributes into this battle.
