Victor Anichebe
Born: April 23, 1988 (age 36)
Height: 6' 3" (191cm)
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality: 
Nigerian
NigerianPosition: Striker
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2003-2006 | Everton |
| Senior | 2006-2013 | Everton |
| 2013-2016 | West Bromwich Albion | |
| 2016-2017 | Sunderland | |
| International | 2008- | Nigeria |
Sports Mole has 432 articles about Victor Anichebe. Articles 1 to 40:
Raheem Sterling doesn't just miss penalties at Chelsea: He misses the point
Raheem Sterling was quick to apologise for missing a penalty against Leicester City on Sunday, yet his response only suggested that he is oblivious as to why Chelsea fans have turned on him.
Mar 18, 12:00
Victor Anichebe to join Bolton Wanderers on free transfer?
Former Sunderland striker Victor Anichebe is tipped to join Bolton Wanderers on a free transfer.
Feb 13, 17:36
Former Sunderland striker Victor Anichebe signs for Beijing Enterprises
Former Sunderland striker Victor Anichebe signs a deal to play for Chinese club Beijing Enterprises.
Jun 23, 16:11
Preview: Chelsea vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's final-day clash with Sunderland as the Blues prepare to be officially handed the Premier League title at Stamford Bridge.
May 18, 16:36
Team News: Alexis Sanchez passed fit for Sunderland clash
Alexis Sanchez starts Arsenal's Premier League clash with Sunderland after shaking off a knock picked up in the 4-1 win at Stoke City.
May 16, 18:50
Preview: Arsenal vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Tuesday night's Premier League clash between top-four hopefuls Arsenal and relegated Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium.
May 15, 18:05
David Moyes: 'Sunderland may have to field kids at Arsenal'
David Moyes reveals that Sunderland may "have to take the kids" to Arsenal on Tuesday night due to a number of injury concerns.
May 15, 13:11
Swansea City on brink of safety with win at Stadium of Light
First-half goals from Fernando Llorente and Kyle Naughton earn Swansea City a 2-0 win over Sunderland, taking them four points clear of the dropzone.
May 13, 16:52
Team News: Swansea City unchanged for Sunderland trip
Swansea City are unchanged as they visit Sunderland in a vital relegation encounter.
May 13, 14:05
Hull stunned by Sunderland as survival hopes dented
Hull City slip to a 2-0 loss at home to Sunderland, ending their long run without defeat at the KCOM Stadium and leaving them in real danger of relegation.
May 6, 16:53
Team News: One change for Hull City against Sunderland
Marco Silva makes one change to his Hull City lineup for the visit of Sunderland this afternoon.
May 6, 14:04
Fabio Borini salvages point for struggling Sunderland
Fabio Borini scores a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a rare point for bottom-of-the-table Sunderland against West Ham United.
Apr 15, 16:58
Team News: Two changes for West Ham United against Sunderland
Slaven Bilic makes two enforced changes for West Ham United's trip to Sunderland this afternoon.
Apr 15, 14:04
Manchester United beat Sunderland to heap further misery on David Moyes
Manchester United move into fifth place in the Premier League table with a comfortable 3-0 win away at 10-man Sunderland.
Apr 9, 15:25
Team News: Marouane Fellaini skippers Manchester United against Sunderland
Marouane Fellaini is handed the captain's armband for today's meeting with Sunderland, as Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho makes five changes to his side.
Apr 9, 12:33
Live Commentary: Sunderland 0-3 Manchester United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Manchester United's 3-0 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League.
Apr 9, 12:30
Preview: Sunderland vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League contest between Sunderland and Manchester United.
Apr 7, 15:17
Leicester City pour more misery on toothless Sunderland
Goals from Islam Slimani and Jamie Vardy keep up Leicester's 100% record under Craig Shakespeare as they beat rock-bottom Sunderland 2-0 at the King Power Stadium.
Apr 4, 21:38
Preview: Sunderland vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Manchester City at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 3, 14:50
David Moyes wants Sunderland players to give Jermain Defoe better service
Sunderland boss David Moyes wants his players to get more service up to Jermain Defoe and help him fire the club out of Premier League relegation trouble.
Feb 3, 13:13
Everton pair Darron Gibson, Bryan Oviedo 'to undergo Sunderland medicals'
Everton pair Darron Gibson and Bryan Oviedo are reportedly due to have medicals ahead of transfers to Sunderland.
Jan 30, 09:54
Victor Anichebe ruled out for up to 10 weeks
Sunderland striker Victor Anichebe is ruled out for up to 10 weeks with a knee injury sustained during his side's defeat to West Bromwich Albion.
Jan 24, 19:17
Team News: Jake Livermore on bench for West Bromwich Albion
New signing Jake Livermore is given a place on the bench as West Bromwich Albion host Sunderland.
Jan 21, 14:08
David Moyes confirms Jack Rodwell "okay"
Sunderland manager David Moyes reveals that Jack Rodwell should be "okay" for the trip to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
Jan 20, 09:21
Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell out with knee ligament injury
Sunderland boss David Moyes confirms that midfielder Jack Rodwell has joined the club's growing absentee list.
Jan 18, 17:52
Team News: Daniel Sturridge back for Liverpool
Daniel Sturridge returns for Liverpool's trip to Sunderland.
Jan 2, 14:03
David Moyes: 'Sunderland capable of scoring more goals'
Sunderland manager David Moyes insists that he has players in his side capable of scoring goals despite managing just 16 in their 18 Premier League outings this season.
Dec 30, 19:58
Manchester United ease past Sunderland on David Moyes return
David Moyes's first return to Old Trafford ends in defeat as his Sunderland side fall to a 3-1 loss at the hands of Manchester United.
Dec 26, 16:58
Team News: Juan Mata in for Wayne Rooney
Juan Mata replaces Wayne Rooney as Manchester United welcome Sunderland to Old Trafford.
Dec 26, 14:03
David Moyes hails "incredible" Victor Anichebe
Sunderland manager David Moyes believes that free agent signing Victor Anichebe would be worth "a lot of money" in the January transfer window.
Dec 24, 14:57
David Moyes to target move for Stoke City striker Peter Crouch?
Sunderland manager David Moyes is reportedly targeting a move for Stoke City striker Peter Crouch during the January transfer window.
Dec 19, 18:24
Team News: Younes Kaboul returns to face Sunderland
Younes Kaboul returns to the Watford lineup as they take on Sunderland this afternoon.
Dec 17, 14:11
Sunderland defender Jan Kirchhoff ruled out with cartilage tear
Sunderland defender Jan Kirchhoff is facing another spell on the sidelines with a cartilage tear, but David Moyes is unwilling to put a timeframe on his return.
Dec 16, 14:28
Sunderland beat Leicester City to move off the bottom
An own goal from Robert Huth and a Jermain Defoe strike help Sunderland to a 2-1 win over Leicester City.
Dec 3, 16:58
Team News: Liverpool unchanged for Sunderland visit
Jurgen Klopp names an unchanged Liverpool side as Sunderland visit Anfield.
Nov 26, 14:03
David Moyes: 'Sunderland will park the bus at Anfield'
Sunderland manager David Moyes admits that his side will need to 'park the bus' when they take on free-scoring Liverpool at Anfield.
Nov 25, 19:46
Jermain Defoe scores 150th Premier League goal as Sunderland thrash Hull City
Sunderland move off the foot of the Premier League table after an emphatic 3-0 victory over struggling Hull City in Saturday's clash at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 19, 17:46
Team News: John O'Shea on bench for Sunderland
Sunderland captain John O'Shea starts the Premier League clash with Hull City on the bench.
Nov 19, 14:08
David Moyes delighted with first Sunderland win
Sunderland manager David Moyes reserves special praise for Victor Anichebe after picking up his first league win in charge of the Black Cats.
Nov 5, 19:28
Ten-man Sunderland pick up first win of season
David Moyes picks up his first Premier League win as Sunderland boss at the 11th time of asking as his 10 men come from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1.
Nov 5, 16:54
