Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech, former Chelsea star Asmir Begović and ex-Manchester United glovesman Ben Foster are among several footballers that have united in support for Nigeria number one Carl Ikeme.

Wolverhampton Wanderers revealed the shocking news on Thursday that the Super Eagles goalkeeper has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia and has started an immediate course of chemotherapy.

Petr Čech posted on Twitter : ''All the best @Carl_Ikeme ... 💪🏻💪🏻''.

Asmir Begović added : ''Stay strong Carl Ikeme, I am sure you will overcome this battle!''

Ben Foster stated : ''So sad to hear that @Carl_Ikeme has been diagnosed with leukemia,, best wishes big man, stay strong😘''

Carl Ikeme was revealed to have the condition when he reported back for pre-season training.

Igho Kingsley