The Nigerian football team, Super Eagles on Wednesday paid tribute to goalkeeper Carl Ikeme who is battling with acute-leukaemia.
The national team wore t-shirts branded with Ikeme’s face to their press conference, and after ward for a photo session.
On the shirts were the words: “Stay strong, Carl.”
Photos were shared on the team official Twitter page, with the caption;
We stand together, in solidarity with our goalkeeper
@Carl_Ikeme. We believe he will overcome this challenge and join us again very soon.Dear
@Carl_Ikeme, We are solidly behind you. You will overcome this setback. You will bounce back stronger and better.
See the photos below;