Archives Tag: Victor Anichebe

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April 19, 2022

The English FA Cup is the oldest cup competition in the world, dating back to the 1871–72 season. Since its inception, only four Nigerian players have been fortunate to have lifted the prestigious cup. John Mikel Obi leads the pack with four FA Cup winner’s medal which he won with Chelsea in 2006/2007, 2008/2009, 2009/2010 … Continue reading Record Number of Nigerians in English FA Cup

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April 19, 2022

LiverPool 4-1 West Brom Victor Anichebe played all 90 minutes for West Brom. Victor Moses played no part as he watched the game from the bench. Luis Suarez got a hat-trick and Daniel Sturridge scored a deft chip to give Moses and his teammates the win.   Norwich 0-0 Cardiff Osaze Odewingie started for the … Continue reading Nigerians in the English Premier League

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April 19, 2022

Chelsea 2-0 Fulham John Mikel Obi grabbed the headlines on Saturday when he scored his first goal in 158 games to seal a derby win for the Blues at Stamford Bridge. The midfielder had never scored in the Premier League prior to last Saturday’s game and he reacted to a corner to become an unlikely … Continue reading Nigerians in the English Premier League

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

EVERTON 1-0 CHELSEA John Obi Mikel played all 90minutes for the visitors as Jose Mourinho succumbed to their first defeat of the campaign. Birthday boy, Steven Naismith scored the only goal of the game for the Toffes. FULHAM 1-1 WEST BROM Victor Anichebe made his debut for West Brom in their trip to the Craven … Continue reading Weekend Update: Nigerians in the English Premier League

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

CHELSEA 2-1 ASTON VILLA Chelsea’s game was shifted back to Monday 19th, August because of its Euro Super Cup date with Bayern Munich in Prague on 30th, August. The game saw John Mikel Obi’s first appearance on Chelsea’s match-day squad but he didn’t come off the bench as his team ran out 2-1 winners with … Continue reading Weekend Update: Nigerians in the English Premier League

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April 19, 2022

Norwich 2 – 2 Everton Everton’s Nigerian international Victor Anichebe started the new season on the bench, coming on for Ross Barkley in the 90th minute of the season opener against Norwich, which ended 2-2. Though Barkley has represented England in the past in under-16, under-17, under-19, and under-21 international matches, he  is eligible to … Continue reading Weekend Update: EPL Opening Day

By arinzeude

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April 19, 2022

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi plans to hold talks with Everton striker Victor Anichebe about his availability for the national team. The bullish striker recently asked the national team coach to exempt him from Super Eagles matches so he could “manage his body accordingly”. Keshi is trying to persuade the Liverpool born player to rethink his … Continue reading Keshi wants Anichebe on his team

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s participation in the FIFA 2013 Confederations Cup has come to an abrupt end but the gains and pains still resonate in the minds of sport loving fans. One of our greatest undoings at the tournament was our inability to score goals; this bizarre disability has got us wondering where all our Nigerian attackers have … Continue reading What Did We Learn From Brazil

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude CHELSEA 2-1 EVERTON Victor Anichebe started David Moyes’ last game as Everton coach before taking over the reins at Manchester United on July 1, but couldn’t mark his appearance with a goal. He was taken off in the second half for Johnny Heitinga. Youngster Ross Barkley, who is eligible to play for … Continue reading WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the English Premier League

By connectnigeria

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude QPR 1-2 NEWCASTLE Nedum Onuoha played all 90minutes for QPR as they lost their 20th game of the season while Shola Ameobi missed the game as Newcastle grabbed an important win. NORWICH 4-0 WEST BROM Peter Osaze Odewmingie was introduced in the 80th minute for Romelu Lukaku but couldn’t stop his team … Continue reading Weekend Update: Nigerians in the English Premier League

By connectnigeria

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Everton striker Victor Anichebe has told Nigerian Football Federation and Super Eagles’ coach, Stephen Keshi that he doesn’t want to be picked for the national team for now. He had earlier been rumoured to replace injured striker, Emmanuel Emenike, in Nigeria squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Kenya and Namibia and … Continue reading Anichebe halts his Nigerian Career

By connectnigeria

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude EVERTON 2-0 MAN CITY Victor Anichebe was instrumental in his team’s defeat of the defending Champions at Goodison Park before he was replaced by Croatian striker, Nikica Jelavic in the late stages of the game.   ASTON VILLA 3-2 QPR Nedum Onuoha was on the bench for the duration of the game … Continue reading WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude   WEST BROM 2-1 SWANSEA CITY Osaze Odemwingie replaced in-form striker, Romelu Lukaku in the second half of West Brom’s win over the newly crowned Capital One Champions. His introduction irked the Home fans and they booed his every touch. It is evident that the Albion fans are yet to forgive Osaze … Continue reading WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League and FA Cup Highlights

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude SWANSEA CITY 1-0 NEWCASTLE Fresh from their 5-nil thumping of League One side, Bradford City, in the Capital One Cup, Swansea City showed no signs of hangover as they beat Newcastle to confirm their top flight status. Shola Ameobi was brought on for Chekih Tiote in the 90th minute; there was little … Continue reading WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi surprised everybody when he led Joseph Yobo and co to the African Cup of Nations title a few weeks ago. Prior to the tournament, nobody gave “The Big Boss” and his boys, a chance of qualifying from their group C that consisted of 2012 Champions, Zambia; Burkina … Continue reading After AFCON: Fresh Blood adds steel to the Super Eagles National Team

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