Sunderland: Victor Anichebe moves to China as Black Cats have fixture changed
VICTOR ANICHEBE has moved to China after leaving Sunderland.
The Nigerian striker has joined Beijing Enterprises in the Chinese second tier and is looking to help them continue their recent good form.
He was not included on Sunderland’s retained list and his short contract was due to expire at the end of this month.
Anichebe scored three goals in 19 appearances but injuries prevented him from enjoying a bigger impact after signing in September.
The former West Brom and Everton forward has moved to Beijing, who are 11th in the Chinese second tier and have won four of their last five matches.
Sunderland's trip to Sheffield Wednesday, meanwhile, will now take placed on Wednesday, August 16 after it was put back 24 hours.
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