23 Facts About Victor Anichebe

Victor Chinedu Anichebe was born on 23 April 1988 and is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Victor Anichebe is the cousin of former professional football player Iffy Onuora, Olympian Anyika Onuora and professional basketball player Chiz Onuora.

Victor Anichebe is an Olympic silver medallist, competing for Nigeria in the 2008 Olympics.

In March 2009, Victor Anichebe received an apology from Cheshire Police when he was confronted for looking in a jeweller's window in Knutsford and his friend Lee Peltier of Liverpool handcuffed.

Victor Anichebe was on crutches due to injury at the time, and believed that the police took action because the pair are black.

Victor Anichebe made his reserve-team debut for Everton as a 15-year-old and his first-team debut less than two years later on 28 January 2006, as a substitute in the 89th minute of Everton's FA Cup fourth round tie against Chelsea, replacing Simon Davies.

Victor Anichebe signed his first professional contract with Everton, a two-year deal, in April 2006.

Victor Anichebe's contract was extended by four years towards the end of the season as Everton qualified for the UEFA Cup.

Nolan, who received a straight red card for the foul, later settled out of court when Victor Anichebe sued for loss of earnings.

Victor Anichebe suffered a groin injury while on international duty in September and did not play for the rest of 2011.

Victor Anichebe's appearance meant he became Everton's most used substitute in the history of the club, breaking Duncan Ferguson's old record of 82.

Victor Anichebe provided two assists during the festive season before scoring the winner against Newcastle United on 2 January 2013.

On 2 September 2016, Victor Anichebe signed a one-year contract with Sunderland to play under manager David Moyes, the club's ninth signing of the summer.

On 23 June 2017, Victor Anichebe joined Chinese club Beijing Enterprises Group after he was released by Sunderland.

Victor Anichebe made his debut for Nigeria on 26 March 2008 in an Olympic games qualifying match against South Africa.

Victor Anichebe made his first start for Nigeria alongside fellow Everton player Yakubu in a friendly against Austria on 27 May 2008 being replaced at half-time.

Victor Anichebe was selected to represent Nigeria at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Victor Anichebe was not selected on the final 23-man roster for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa despite a good performance during a friendly against Saudi Arabia.

Victor Anichebe scored his first senior team goal in the March 2011 friendly against Kenya.

Victor Anichebe suffered a groin injury during a 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar in September 2011, with Nigeria head coach Samson Siasia blaming the poor pitch.

In October 2012, Victor Anichebe announced he was focusing on his form for club side Everton, rather than on earning a return to the Nigerian team.

Victor Anichebe was omitted from the squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, a tournament which Nigeria won.

In May 2013, Victor Anichebe temporarily retired from international football to concentrate on his club career.