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.
Oct 30, 11:20
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.
Sep 21, 19:15
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.
Nov 20, 22:19
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.
Sep 21, 19:21
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.
Sep 8, 18:36
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.
Jun 20, 22:50
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.
Feb 1, 17:43
Preview: Fleetwood Town vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's pre-season friendly between Fleetwood Town and Liverpool at Highbury Stadium.
Jul 12, 14:33
Shola Ameobi wants Sunderland survival
Shola Ameobi wants to see both Newcastle United and Sunderland avoid the drop.
Apr 21, 18:08
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.
Feb 17, 14:39
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.
Feb 12, 14:52
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.
Jan 18, 14:54
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.
Dec 12, 14:26
Preview: Hull City vs. Bolton Wanderers
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Hull City and Bolton Wanderers.
Dec 11, 00:04
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.
Dec 5, 14:19
Preview: Bolton Wanderers vs. Cardiff City
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Championship encounter between Bolton Wanderers and Cardiff City at the Macron Stadium.
Dec 4, 15:04
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.
Nov 30, 21:39
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.
Nov 30, 20:34
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.
Nov 30, 18:56
Second-half fightback not enough for Bolton Wanderers
Liam Feeney's penalty is too little, too late as Bolton Wanderers lose at Reading.
Nov 21, 16:57
Half-Time Report: Reading in control against lowly Bolton Wanderers
Lucas Piazon and Danny Williams are on target as Reading lead Bolton Wanderers.
Nov 21, 15:50
Team News: Reading ring the changes for Bolton Wanderers test
Garath McCleary and Lucas Piazon return to the Reading midfield to face Bolton Wanderers.
Nov 21, 14:23
Preview: Reading vs. Bolton Wanderers
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Reading and Bolton Wanderers.
Nov 20, 00:52
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.
Nov 9, 11:16
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.
Nov 7, 16:54
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.
Nov 7, 14:13
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.
Oct 31, 19:54
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.
Oct 31, 18:50
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.
Oct 31, 17:04
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.
Oct 31, 06:00
Preview: Preston North End vs. Bolton Wanderers
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Preston North End and Bolton Wanderers.
Oct 30, 01:27
Debut goal delights Shola Ameobi
New Bolton Wanderers striker Shola Ameobi speaks of his happiness after his debut goal against Leeds United.
Oct 25, 11:32
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.
Oct 24, 16:56
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.
Oct 24, 15:52
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.
Oct 23, 14:09
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.
Oct 23, 12:41
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.
Oct 20, 14:43
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.
Oct 2, 03:23
Bolton Wanderers take Shola Ameobi on trial
Ex-Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi begins a trial period with Championship outfit Bolton Wanderers.
Oct 1, 12:24
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.
Sep 22, 22:12
