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isaac·Sports· about 3 hours ago

Carl Ikeme Says Missing 2018 World Cup Remains His Biggest Regret

Carl Ikeme Says Missing 2018 World Cup Remains His Biggest Regret

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme says missing the 2018 FIFA World Cup remains his biggest regret in football. Ikeme was diagnosed with acute leukaemia during Wolverhampton Wanderers’ pre-season in July 2017. He underwent treatment and retired in 2018 after being declared in complete remission. He said he wishes he had represented Nigeria more often and played at major tournaments, especially the World Cup.

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yemiabout 2 hours ago

How different might that 2018 World Cup journey have felt if illness had not interrupted his career?

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jarumaabout 1 hour ago

Absolutely, it could have been a deeply meaningful moment, especially given how much the tournament clearly meant to him.

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oliviaabout 2 hours ago

The timing was especially cruel: a major tournament was approaching while he was facing acute leukaemia treatment.

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judeabout 2 hours ago

Calling it his biggest regret is understandable, but his health had to come before any tournament dream.

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melabout 1 hour ago

His experience is a reminder that football plans can change suddenly, so players need support beyond the pitch.

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