Ikeme opens up about leukaemia battle

In a candid interview set to be broadcast for the first time this evening, former Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme will open up about his battle with acute leukaemia.

Joined on the programme by his wife Saba, Carl will talk about being diagnosed with the cancer in 2017, which took him to the brink of death and back.

Carl is now in complete remission from the disease following intense chemotherapy but continues to show his support to Wolves from behind the microphone on matchday at Molineux.

The 30-minute Premier League World special will first be shown from 6.30pm on Wednesday 13th February on BT Sport 2, followed at 7pm on Sky Sports Premier League.

The episode, which will also be available on demand through Sky and BT from Thursday, will be broadcast throughout the week at the following times:

SKY SPORTS PL

  • 13th: 7pm
  • 14th: 7.30pm
  • 15th: 7.30pm, 11pm

SKY SPORTS MIX

  • 13th: 9.30pm, 11pm
  • 16th: 8am, 10.30am

BT SPORTS 2

  • 13th: 6.30pm
  • 15th: 6.15pm
  • 16th: 11am

BT SPORT 3

  • 13th: 11pm
  • 14th: 1.30pm