EVERTON CELEBRATE NIGERIA’S 66TH INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH TRIBUTE TO NIGERIAN PLAYERS
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Premier League club Everton have joined Nigerians in celebrating the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary with a Nigeria-themed graphic highlighting some of the Nigerian footballers who have represented the club.
The English side shared the artwork on its social media platforms on Thursday, October 1, as Nigeria marked 66 years of independence from British colonial rule.
Dominated by Nigeria’s iconic green and white colours, the graphic features the inscription “Nigeria” and “Independence Day,” alongside images of Nigerian players associated with Everton.
Everton have maintained a long-standing relationship with Nigerian football, having featured several Super Eagles and Super Falcons players over the years.
Former Nigeria internationals Daniel Amokachi, Joseph Yobo, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Victor Anichebe and Alex Iwobi are among those who have represented the club. Ademola Lookman and Toni Payne have also been associated with Everton.
According to data compiled by FBref, nine players have represented both Everton and Nigeria, with Henry Onyekuru, Hope Akpan and Coby Ebere completing the list.
Amokachi became Everton’s first African player when he joined the club in 1994. He helped the Toffees win the FA Cup in 1995 and scored twice in the memorable semi-final victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Yobo later became a key figure at Goodison Park after joining Everton in 2002 and went on to become the first African player to captain the club.
Yakubu enjoyed a prolific spell with Everton, while Anichebe progressed through the club’s youth system before establishing himself in the senior team.
Iwobi joined Everton from Arsenal in 2019 and spent four seasons with the Merseyside club.
The latest Independence Day tribute continues Everton’s tradition of acknowledging Nigeria’s national day.
In 2019, the club marked Nigeria’s Independence Day with a graphic featuring Amokachi, Yobo, Anichebe, Yakubu and Iwobi.
Everton also joined the celebrations in 2022, posting a message wishing Nigerians a “Happy Independence Day” as the country marked its 62nd anniversary.
Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960. The Federal Government declared October 1 a public holiday as the country celebrates its 66th Independence Anniversary.
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