Carl Ikeme has revealed he has quickly settled in the Super Eagles even as the fans expect a lot from him.

He was outstanding on his Nigeria debut in an AFCON qualifier in Tanzania and also kept a clean sheet against Niger in a friendly in Port Harcourt.

He said: “I have settled in well [with the Super Eagles]. My family are from Nigeria and it’s not like I dropped from the moon or something. I try a lot of Nigerian food and I feel very Nigerian.”

The 29-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderer goalkeeper, who was born in England and before now has had very little contact with Nigeria, has therefore expressed his appreciation to Nigerians and his teammates for the warm welcome.

"Playing in your first game for a team like Nigeria is not easy because there are many expectations that include filling the big shoes left by Vincent Enyeama, who has been amazing for us,” said Ikeme, whose father is from the eastern town of Onitsha.

“I am glad I kept a clean sheet and wish to take time out to thank my teammates who have been amazing and welcomed me from the moment I arrived.

“I hope to continue from where I left off if given the chance,” he said. “All I can say is it was indeed a great feeling putting on that jersey for Nigeria and a dream come true for me.

“The team is young so we can expect better results as we go along.”



http://africanfootball.com/news/566841/Eagles-new-hero-Ikeme-feels-very-Nigerian

OK we hear u. hope u no come for d money o..

U are welcome. I love cute goalie's.

ogorkojo:
U are welcome. I love cute goalie's.

If I talk now they will say I am a sexist, we are talking football you are saying "cute goalkeeper" what is the relationship kwagi? Please allow the youngman to be keeping clean sheets for Nigeria, you gals should not distract him biko

fammo:

If I talk now they will say I am a sexist, we are talking football you are saying "cute goalkeeper" what is the relationship kwagi? Please allow the youngman to be keeping clean sheets for Nigeria, you gals should not distract him biko

So I get crush na bad tn? The guy set na, na my fault? Abi I nor c b4 I c am?

ogorkojo:

So I get crush na bad tn? The guy set na, na my fault? Abi I nor c b4 I c am?

Abeg abeg abeg! Leave him let him concentrate on one ball. The moment you Nigerian gals start confusing him with two "chest balls" dats d day we will start loosing. Pls Y'all should stay of Carl. Thank you.