Ikeme was diagnosed with acute leukaemia after he returned abnormal blood test during pre-season testing at his club, Wolverhampton Wanderers.

He has since started chemotherapy as he continues to receive words of support and encouragement from goalkeepers around the world.

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Bristol City goalkeepers and goalkeeping coach wore T-shirts with the photo of Ikeme and ‘get well soon Carl’ inscribed on them before their Championship game at Wolverhampton on Tuesday, September 12.

Bristol City goalkeepers Frank Fielding and Luke Steele, and goalkeeping coach David Coles wore the shirts during warm-up before the game at the Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton when ended 3-3.

This show of support is the latest from the football world since Carl’s diagnosis was made public.

Following the announcement, goalkeepers all over the world from David de Gea,  Petr Cech, Iker Casillas, Thibaut Courtois, Shey Given, David de Gea, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ben Foster, Jack Butland, Asmir Begovic, Loris Karius and a host of other shot-stoppers all tweeted their prayers for the Nigeria international.

England goalkeeper Joe Hart also visited the 31-year-old in London to show his support and wish him well as he continues his treatment of the condition.