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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Everton striker Victor Anichebe is hoping to be fit for Saturday's Premier League clash with Derby County at Goodison Park. The Nigeria striker reported back from international duty last week with a mystery illness which ruled him out of the Merseyside derby defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. But after been given the all-clear to return, Anichebe is hoping to play some part against the Rams with... [more»]

Everton striker Victor Anichebe is hopeful of shrugging off a hip problem in time to face West Ham United on Saturday. Anichebe missed last weekend's defeat at Fulham after jarring his hip in training, but believes a week of intensive treatment has boosted his chances of facing the Hammers at Goodison Park. The Toffees are also sweating on the fitness of Andrew Johnson, who limped out of the... [more»]

Manager David Moyes praised his Everton team after they secured a 2-0 victory away to SK Brann in the first leg of their UEFA Cup round of 32 tie. Goals from Leon Osman and Victor Anichebe gave the Toffees a comfortable cushion for the return leg at Goodison Park, but Moyes has warned against complacency. He said: "In the first half we were not going anywhere, we were not passing the ball... [more»]

Everton striker Victor Anichebe has denied claims he pulled out of a proposed debut for Nigeria after a late change of heart concerning his international allegiance. The 19-year-old striker was scheduled to make his Super Eagles debut in a friendly against Australia on Saturday but withdrew from the squad and remains uncapped at full international level. However, the Toffees youngster has... [more»]

Everton boss David Moyes praised super-sub Victor Anichebe after watching his side move a step closer to reaching the last 32 of the UEFA Cup with a 2-0 victory at Nurnberg. The Toffees scored twice in the last ten minutes to beat their German opponents with Anichebe winning a penalty - scored by Mikel Arteta - before netting the second goal himself. Moyes said after the match: "It was a great... [more»]