Ameobi joins Turkish second division side
Super Eagles striker, Shola Ameobi, has signed a one-year deal with Turkish second division side, Gaziantep Buyuksehir Belediyespor.
The Nigeria international was a free agent following his departure from Newcastle, where he had been a first-team player for 14 years. The forward made 312 appearances for the English side, scoring 53 goals in the process.
“We want to establish an ambitious team in the league this season, and a strong team continues to strengthen by adding players,” said a statement on Gaziantep’s official website.
“We have therefore tied Nigerian striker Shola Ameobi – from one of the strongest teams in England, Newcastle United – to us for one year.”
Ameobi’s 11 goals in 21 appearances helped Newcastle win promotion from the Championship in 2010, but he steadily became a fringe player as boss Alan Pardew re-established the club in the top flight.
Gaziantep, who are currently managed by Suat Kaya, finished in 14th place in the TFF First League – the league below the Turkish Super Lig – last season.
Ameobi was part of the Nigerian side that featured at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
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