Carl Ikeme will be at the World Cup... Rohr

By Admin Supper Eagles shot stopper, Car Ikeme has not played this season due to treatment but he helped the Super Eagles qualify and is now their 24th man to the world cup. WOLVES keeper Carl Ikeme has been given an honorary place in Nigeria's World Cup squad as he battles with acute leukaemia. The Super Eagles, who face England in a Wembley friendly on Saturday, have carried on a tradition of selecting a player for a 24th squad place. Molineaux keeper Carl Ikeme has been named as the 24th player for Nigeria This time they have made the popular choice of Ikeme, 31, who helped them win their qualifying group but has not played this season due to his cancer. Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr said: "Until the last moment, there is a possibility of bringing in these players." “Carl Ikeme will be our 24th player to the World Cup.” Wolves and their supporters have kept Ikeme close in their thoughts as they stormed to the Championship title. Wolves players have not forgotten their absent keeper Carl Ikeme Wolves players have not forgotten their absent keeper Carl Ikeme. Carl Ikeme sent Wolves a congratulatory message on the Molineaux big screen And he sent fans a message when promotion to the Premier League was assured. A big screen at Molineaux broadcast Ikeme saying: “Hello everyone, I just wanted to congratulate you all on the fantastic season that we’ve had. "I wish I could be there to celebrate with you all but I’m still getting treated and I’m still in recovery. "I want to send massive love to the supporters. I hope you enjoy the day. Have a few drinks on me. See you soon.” Former West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie was named as Nigeria's 24th man in 2002. The Super Eagles face Croatia, Iceland and Argentina in their World Cup group. Carl Ikeme has taken on players at the top, like then Chelsea striker Diego Costa.