Nigeria goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, has expressed disappointment that he will not be part of the Super Eagles’ squad to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup finals kick off from June 14 to July 15. READ ALSO: Lagos to build World Cup village at Eko AtlanticBut his involvement was cut short after he was diagnosed with the ailment after returning abnormal blood tests during a routine pre-season check-up. It was recently announced that he has been handed an honorary place in Nigeria’s World Cup squad as he will be the 24th man in the squad. “To say I’m devastated about missing the World Cup is an understatement.

Source: Punch June 02, 2018 11:26 UTC