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Ex-Nigeria goalkeeper Ikeme finding purpose with combat sport

Ex-Nigeria goalkeeper Ikeme finding purpose with combat sport

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme said participation in mixed martial arts inspired him to resume training after recovering from his cancer treatment. The former Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in July 2017 which forced him to hang up his boots and go into full remission a year later. Ikeme played 10 matches for the Super Eagles and he played a part in Nigeria's...