Victor Anichebe

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A powerful, pacy striker born in Nigeria who is a product of the Everton Academy. In April 2006 he signed a two-year professional contract with Everton. The 2006/7 season saw Anichebe establish himself as a regular in the matchday squad, and he started three successive home games, scoring twice against Newcastle. In March 2008, he made his first appearance for Nigeria, scoring for the Super Eagles Olympic side in a qualifier against South Africa. Vic was with the Nigerian side all summer in 2008, making his debut for the senior squad before heading to the Olympics with the under 23s and returning with a silver medal.

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David Moyes believes Everton missed a golden opportunity to strengthen their Europa League qualifying hopes after letting a two-goal lead slip against Birmingham City. As the battle for a top-eight finish in the Premier League intensifies, the Toffees raced into a two-goal lead at St Andrew's only to concede twice in a 2-2 stalemate. Victor Anichebe and Yakubu scored twice in the space of four... [more»]

Victor Anichebe has handed Everton boss David Moyes a boost by returning to full training. The 21-year-old Nigerian striker has not featured in the first team since suffering a knee ligament injury during the goalless draw with Newcastle United in February. It is hoped that Anichebe could feature in Moyes' squad for this weekend's clash with Fulham. Meanwhile, Yakubu hopes to be able to... [more»]

Everton boss David Moyes has confirmed that Victor Anichebe will play no more football this season. The young striker damaged the cartilage in his right knee during last month's draw at Newcastle United after being caught by Kevin Nolan, a challenge that led to the Magpies midfielder being sent off. A scan on the injured knee has proved inconclusive so Anichebe will undergo exploratory... [more»]

Everton's head physio Mick Rathbone has admitted that striker Victor Anichebe may have suffered ligament damage in the weekend draw at Newcastle United. The 20-year-old was the victim of a late two-footed tackle by Magpies midfielder Kevin Nolan and had to be replaced shortly before half-time at St James' Park. Initially the Toffees had feared that Anichebe had suffered a serious shin injury,... [more»]

Everton striker Victor Anichebe has revealed his embarrassment at reports which suggested he was involved in an angry training ground bust-up with manager David Moyes. The 24-year-old was left out of the squad that defeated Liverpool 1-0 in Wednesday's FA Cup fourth round replay at Goodison Park. But Anichebe has accused the media of embellishing the incident which occurred on Tuesday. "I... [more»]