Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar back in Westbury

(KICKOFF)Everton midfielder and former Bafana Bafana captain Steven Pienaar returned home to support the annual Steven Pienaar Community Tournament which took place over consecutive weekends in his old neighbourhood of Westbury.

The creative midfielder, who still has family and friends in Westbury and visits whenever he comes back to South Africa, was mobbed by fans of all ages and generously obliged by signing hundreds of autographs and posing for photographs.  “It is an honour to be involved in the event in Westbury; these kids don’t have many opportunities so it is important for me to help them take the first steps to a better life,” Pienaar says.

“Anichebe Has Refused To Talk To Me” – Keshi Reveals Why He Did Not Invite Everton Striker

Super Eagles manager Stephen Keshi, has revealed that Victor Anichebe, has refused to speak with him.
The Everton striker was not listed in the 30-man squad, which will play Nigeria’s summer games, but it is down to Anichebe’s refusal to communicate with officials.

“I made several efforts to discuss with Anichebe but all to no avail and he has even refused to respond to messages left for him on his phone,” Keshi told Complete Sports.

“He has refused to pick my calls or even call me. He has also not responded to messages and calls from the Team Secretary, Dayo Enebi.”

The 25-year old has been in great form for the Toffees and Keshi is eager for him to play for Nigeria, but says that is Anichebe’s decision to make.

He said: “Anichebe is a good player who would add value to the Super Eagles attack. I need him in the team but I cannot force him to play for his country.

“He has to show the zeal to play for Nigeria before we call him to join the Eagles.”

‘I turned to cocaine after Everton snub’

Former Everton and Holland midfielder Andy van der Meyde has admitted he turned to cocaine and alcohol following the breakdown of his relationship with David Moyes.  The Dutchman spent four years at Goodison Park after joining from Inter Milan in 2005, but quickly fell out of favour and mustered just 20 appearances before being released.  Van der Meyde’s problems on Merseyside began as early as 2006 when he spent a night in hospital amid claims his drink had been spiked. He also had his pet dog ‘Mac’ stolen by burglars.  But in an interview with The Times, the 33-year-old has opened up about exactly how far his life spiralled out of control.