In an English Premier League encounter that ended 0-0 between Newcastle United and Everton in February 2009, Nolan damaged the Nigerian forward’s cartilage in the right knee and was subsequently shown a straight red card.
Despite the struggles in regaining his fitness after the injury, the former Sunderland and West Bromwich player counts his blessings as he recalls the career-threatening encounter at St. James’ Park.
Anichebe scored 26 goals in 204 appearances in an injury-ravaged English top-flight career before joining Chinese side Beijing Enterprises in June.
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