Shola Ameobi
Born: October 12, 1981 (age 43)
Height: 6' 3" (191cm)
Hometown: Zaria, Nigeria
Nationality: 
Nigerian
NigerianPosition: Striker
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 1995-2014 | Newcastle United |
| → 2008 | Stoke City (loan) | |
| 2015 | Crystal Palace | |
| 2016-2017 | Fleetwood Town | |
| International | 2012-2014 | Nigeria |
Sports Mole has 265 articles about Shola Ameobi. Articles 1 to 40:
Chelsea bidding to extend 20-year streak versus Newcastle in EFL Cup fourth round tie
Chelsea will be bidding to extend a 20-year streak when they square off against Newcastle United at St James' Park in the EFL Cup fourth round on Wednesday night.
183 days ago
Preview: Morecambe vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup third round tie between Morecambe and Newcastle United, including team news and injury news.
5 years ago
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch sets Premier League substitutes record
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch sets a new Premier League record for the most substitute appearances made in the division.
7 years ago
Tammy Abraham: 'I want to carry on playing for England'
England Under-21 striker Tammy Abraham rejects reports suggesting that he wants to switch his international allegiance to Nigeria.
8 years ago
Report: Tammy Abraham headhunted for Nigeria national team
Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick admits that he is trying to convince Tammy Abraham to turn out for the Super Eagles instead of England.
8 years ago
Shola Ameobi signs new Notts County deal
Former Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi signs a new contract to keep him at Notts County heading into the 2017-18 season.
8 years ago
Report: Former Newcastle United stalwart Shola Ameobi on trial at Notts County
Former Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi is reportedly training with League Two strugglers Notts County and could be offered a short-term deal at Meadow Lane.
8 years ago
Preview: Fleetwood Town vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's pre-season friendly between Fleetwood Town and Liverpool at Highbury Stadium.
9 years ago
Shola Ameobi wants Sunderland survival
Shola Ameobi wants to see both Newcastle United and Sunderland avoid the drop.
9 years ago
Shola Ameobi hopeful Newcastle United will survive in Premier League
Shola Ameobi is hopeful that Newcastle United will survive their relegation battle in the Premier League.
9 years ago
Former Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi joins Fleetwood Town
League One side Fleetwood Town sign former Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi on a short-term deal for the rest of the season.
9 years ago
Shola Ameobi to leave Bolton Wanderers
Former Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is expected to leave Bolton Wanderers as they cannot afford to offer him a new deal.
9 years ago
Team News: Kenwyne Jones starts up top for Cardiff City
Kenwyne Jones starts up top for Cardiff City as they host Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship.
9 years ago
Preview: Hull City vs. Bolton Wanderers
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Hull City and Bolton Wanderers.
9 years ago
Team News: Anthony Pilkington replaces Peter Whittingham for Cardiff City
Anthony Pilkington starts on the wing ahead of Peter Whittingham for Cardiff City, while Gary Madine begins up front for Bolton Wanderers due to Max Clayton's injury.
9 years ago
Preview: Bolton Wanderers vs. Cardiff City
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Championship encounter between Bolton Wanderers and Cardiff City at the Macron Stadium.
9 years ago
Brentford pegged back by Bolton Wanderers
Neil Danns cancels out an early goal from John Swift as Bolton Wanderers fight back to earn a 1-1 draw in their Championship meeting with Brentford.
9 years ago
Half-Time Report: John Swift fires Brentford ahead against Bolton Wanderers
John Swift finds the back of the net to give Brentford a 1-0 lead over Bolton Wanderers at the halfway stage of their Championship meeting.
9 years ago
Team News: Bolton Wanderers make two changes for visit of Brentford
Bolton Wanderers make two changes to the side to face Brentford at the Macron Stadium.
9 years ago
Second-half fightback not enough for Bolton Wanderers
Liam Feeney's penalty is too little, too late as Bolton Wanderers lose at Reading.
9 years ago
Half-Time Report: Reading in control against lowly Bolton Wanderers
Lucas Piazon and Danny Williams are on target as Reading lead Bolton Wanderers.
9 years ago
Team News: Reading ring the changes for Bolton Wanderers test
Garath McCleary and Lucas Piazon return to the Reading midfield to face Bolton Wanderers.
9 years ago
Preview: Reading vs. Bolton Wanderers
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Reading and Bolton Wanderers.
9 years ago
Frank Fielding credits Bristol City coaching staff for penalty heroics
Bristol City goalkeeper Frank Fielding admits that he was "pleased" to keep out Shola Ameobi's penalty, but says a lot of the credit must go to the backroom staff.
9 years ago
Bolton Wanderers pay the penalty as Bristol City escape with draw
Shola Ameobi misses from the spot during Bolton Wanderers and Bristol City's 0-0 draw.
9 years ago
Team News: Shola Ameobi returns for Bolton Wanderers' meeting with Bristol City
Shola Ameobi returns from injury to make the Bolton Wanderers starting XI against Bristol City.
9 years ago
Preston North End, Bolton Wanderers play out goalless draw
Neither side can find a breakthrough in the 90 minutes in the Championship clash between Preston North End and Bolton Wanderers at Deepdale.
10 years ago
Half-Time Report: Preston, Bolton goalless at half time
Preston North End and Bolton are level at 0-0 at half time of the Lancashire derby at Deepdale.
10 years ago
Team News: Shola Ameobi starts for Bolton Wanderers
Shola Ameobi is handed his first Bolton Wanderers start for this evening's Lancashire derby with Preston North End.
10 years ago
On this day: Kevin Nolan serves up a horror show for Sunderland
On this day five years ago, Kevin Nolan inspired Newcastle United to a 5-1 rout against North-East rivals Sunderland at St James' Park.
10 years ago
Preview: Preston North End vs. Bolton Wanderers
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Preston North End and Bolton Wanderers.
10 years ago
Debut goal delights Shola Ameobi
New Bolton Wanderers striker Shola Ameobi speaks of his happiness after his debut goal against Leeds United.
10 years ago
Mirco Antenucci penalty earns Leeds United draw
Mirco Antenucci scores from the spot as Leeds United fight back to draw against 10-man Bolton Wanderers.
10 years ago
Half-Time Report: Shola Ameobi fires Bolton Wanderers ahead against Leeds United
Shola Ameobi scores his first Bolton Wanderers goal as they lead 1-0 against Leeds United.
10 years ago
Bolton Wanderers confirm Shola Ameobi has signed short-term deal
Bolton Wanderers confirm that Shola Ameobi has signed a short-term deal at the Championship club following a recent trial.
10 years ago
Bolton Wanderers offer Shola Ameobi short-term contract?
Shola Ameobi's search for a new club could be coming to an end, with reports suggesting that the former Newcastle United striker is in line to join Bolton Wanderers.
10 years ago
Shola Ameobi fails to earn Charlton Athletic contract?
Charlton Athletic reportedly become the fifth Championship club to turn down the chance to sign former Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi.
10 years ago
Preview: Queens Park Rangers vs. Bolton Wanderers
Sports Mole takes a closer look at both sides ahead of Saturday's Championship clash between Queens Park Rangers and Bolton Wanderers.
10 years ago
Bolton Wanderers take Shola Ameobi on trial
Ex-Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi begins a trial period with Championship outfit Bolton Wanderers.
10 years ago
Wolverhampton Wanderers rule out move for frontman Shola Ameobi
Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm that they will not be following up a move for free agent striker Shola Ameob,i who has recently been training with the Championship club.
10 years ago
