Categories: NewsNigeria

Former Super Eagles Star Reveals His Readiness To Return To Football

One of Super Eagles’ number one goalkeepers is currently considering making a sensational return to football after almost a year of inactivity.

Known for his quick reflexes during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Carl Ikeme, who spent his entire career with Wolves since joining the side at the age of 14, was forced to an early retirement last year due to his battle with leukaemia.

Having undergone early treatment to overcome the sudden setback, Ikeme has announced his readiness to return to Wolverhampton Wanderers in a coaching or mentoring capacity.

“With football, last year, it was not something I envisioned going back into. Now this year, slowly, the taste is coming back,” Ikeme told Express and Star in an interview that was monitored by Soccernet.ng.

“It’s not fully there yet, I’m not too sure, but maybe, eventually, I’d like to be involved at some level. I don’t know if it would be full-on or full-time, but I’d like to do something around the club.

“The club have always been brilliant with me and said the door is open when I’m ready to come back. Everything is settled in my life at the minute, and I’m not quite ready to make a decision.

“When I decide I want to do it, I want to be able to do it to my fullest. Maybe in the near future, maybe into the next year, possibly. I’d like to be involved with the club. I think I could help in any sort of way.”

This post was last modified on December 16, 2019 9:20 am

Augustine

Augustine is a Writer at Soccernet.ng. He is a graduate of Mass Communication with 10 years experience working with reputable publications including Complete Sports. augustine@soccernet.com.ng

Share
Published by
Augustine

Recent Posts

“Under-appreciated” – Alex Iwobi joins Manchester United’s Amad Diallo in Troy Deeney’s BBC Team of the Week

Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder, Alex Chuka Iwobi, was included in Troy Deeney’s BBC Matchday… Read More

2 hours ago

Premier League clubs eyeing Lazio and Nigeria midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has reportedly caught the attention of English Premier League clubs… Read More

3 hours ago

“No country can stand against us” – Omeruo praises Eguavoen for Super Eagles’ growth, backs Chelle for success

Super Eagles and Kasımpaşa defender, Kenneth Josiah Omeruo, has backed Nigeria's new coach, Eric Chelle,… Read More

4 hours ago

Maduka Okoye in hot soup: Super Eagles star under investigation over alleged betting scandal

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye could be in trouble in Italy as he is currently… Read More

5 hours ago

“Nigeria is a wounded lion” – Zimbabwe coach warns of Super Eagles threat ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees expects Nigeria's Super Eagles to play with renewed ferocity when the… Read More

5 hours ago