Am surprised that Keshi and his crew seem to ignore Everton's nigerian striker; Victor Anichebe who has been instrumental in Moye's quest for champions league spot in the EPL.

Anichebe has been consistent in Moye's line-up this season which suggests he's improving. i think he deserves a call up to the Eagles.

Seriously, he really deserves a call up, I don't know why Keshi is delaying. [color=#000099][/color]..He's been superb this season

no be only champions league quest.Who told you everton will ever go to champions league.MTCHEEWWWWWW

[size=15pt]Anichebe goal helps Everton beat QPR [/size]


Everton scored either side of half-time to maintain their European challenge and push Queens Park Rangers closer to relegation from the Premier League.

The visitors were in the ascendancy when Loic Remy's shot was saved by Tim Howard after Junior Hoilett's early curler fizzed just wide.

But five minutes before the break, Darron Gibson's shot was cruelly deflected off Clint Hill on its way in.

And, after Everton improved, Victor Anichebe flicked in following a corner.

For periods in the first half it looked as though QPR might continue their three-game unbeaten run against the Toffees since their return to the top flight in May 2011.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22049830

yea saw anichebe's goal, the guy is on fire and should be called up to the eagles for pete sake

Anichebe is one of those players Keshi or members of the FA cannot squeeze Egunje out of.... so why invite him, when the regular donors of $20k a match are available... am shocked they haven't invited Yakubu and Kanu

This is the time we really need Anichebe in the Eagles considering Emenike's fresh injury which could rule him out of the Confederation Cup and world cup qualifiers.

Everton's Victor Anichebe puts Nigeria career on hold


By Oluwashina Okeleji BBC Sport, Lagos

Everton striker Victor Anichebe has put his international career with Nigeria on hold so he can "manage his body accordingly".

Lagos-born Anichebe, 25, has told BBC Sport that for the time being, he does not want to be considered for Nigeria.

He had been tipped for a return to the Nigeria squad for June's World Cup qualifiers and Confederations Cup, replacing the injured Emmanuel Emenike.

"The best thing for me at the moment is to focus on club football," he said.

“I don't blame anyone for this nor do I have any issues with anybody from the NFF or Stephen Keshi our coach”

Victor Anichebe

Anichebe has been plagued by injuries over the past few years, including a groin problem on his last appearance for Nigeria in a 2-0 win over Madagascar in 2011.

He insists he is proud to play for his country, but for the moment his Premier League side Everton are his priority.

"Without club football there is no international football and everyone at Everton was with me every step of the way during my injuries and rehabilitation and so I owe it to the club to manage myself correctly," he explained.

"I didn't feel that the Nigerian federation was there for me then in the same manner, which was especially disappointing given that I got the injury representing my country.

"But I don't blame anyone for this nor do I have any issues with anybody from the NFF or Stephen Keshi our coach.

"He has done a fantastic job and is building a team that Nigerians can be proud of."

A former England youth international, Anichebe switched allegiance and played his first game for Nigeria in March 2008.

He scored on his debut in a 2-0 win over South Africa to help them reach the 2008 Olympics and was then part of the squad that went on to win silver in Beijing.

Despite the recent setbacks and decision to put club over country, Anichebe has no regret to have chosen Nigeria over England.

"A lot of people ask me if I was sad that I wasn't part of the Nations Cup winning team but I couldn't have been happier because it brought so much happiness to Nigerians especially after there has been so much tragedy," he said.

"I know football cannot take away some of the pain it has caused but it was good for the country.

"I am just like the 170 million Nigerians out there, I am a fan obviously as well as a player.

"If I had gone would I be playing for my club at the level I am now? Perhaps not, so it worked out well for both sides.

"The time is just not right for me to resume my international career as of yet but I would certainly love to represent my country in the none-too-distant future."



http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22365540

BlackPikiN: Everton's Victor Anichebe puts Nigeria career on hold


By Oluwashina Okeleji BBC Sport, Lagos

Everton striker Victor Anichebe has put his international career with Nigeria on hold so he can "manage his body accordingly".

Lagos-born Anichebe, 25, has told BBC Sport that for the time being, he does not want to be considered for Nigeria.

He had been tipped for a return to the Nigeria squad for June's World Cup qualifiers and Confederations Cup, replacing the injured Emmanuel Emenike.

"The best thing for me at the moment is to focus on club football," he said.

“I don't blame anyone for this nor do I have any issues with anybody from the NFF or Stephen Keshi our coach”

Victor Anichebe

Anichebe has been plagued by injuries over the past few years, including a groin problem on his last appearance for Nigeria in a 2-0 win over Madagascar in 2011.

He insists he is proud to play for his country, but for the moment his Premier League side Everton are his priority.

"Without club football there is no international football and everyone at Everton was with me every step of the way during my injuries and rehabilitation and so I owe it to the club to manage myself correctly," he explained.

"I didn't feel that the Nigerian federation was there for me then in the same manner, which was especially disappointing given that I got the injury representing my country.

"But I don't blame anyone for this nor do I have any issues with anybody from the NFF or Stephen Keshi our coach.

"He has done a fantastic job and is building a team that Nigerians can be proud of."

A former England youth international, Anichebe switched allegiance and played his first game for Nigeria in March 2008.

He scored on his debut in a 2-0 win over South Africa to help them reach the 2008 Olympics and was then part of the squad that went on to win silver in Beijing.

Despite the recent setbacks and decision to put club over country, Anichebe has no regret to have chosen Nigeria over England.

"A lot of people ask me if I was sad that I wasn't part of the Nations Cup winning team but I couldn't have been happier because it brought so much happiness to Nigerians especially after there has been so much tragedy," he said.

"I know football cannot take away some of the pain it has caused but it was good for the country.

"I am just like the 170 million Nigerians out there, I am a fan obviously as well as a player.

"If I had gone would I be playing for my club at the level I am now? Perhaps not, so it worked out well for both sides.

"The time is just not right for me to resume my international career as of yet but I would certainly love to represent my country in the none-too-distant future."



http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22365540

Thanks a lot for this info and I think we know where our problems lie: our football administrators!
This is freaking unbelievable

NFF is being paid to kill our football cos they are a bunch of farmers managing football affairs in 9ja. Until the right people are in the right places, our football will continue on this path of decline.
So sad for 9 ja football, now I can see the sense in Emenike's outburst after the nations cup.