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Liverpool exit as Chelsea, Spurs survive
Feb 21, 2013 21:16 EST
Five-times European Cup winners Liverpool came up just short as they crashed out of the Europa League on away goals at the hands of Russian outfit Zenit Saint Petersburg despite a 3-1 win at Anfield.
Late man Dembele puts Spurs through with Newcastle
Feb 21, 2013 15:53 EST
A last-gasp goal from Mousa Dembele booked English Premier League side Tottenham a place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday as he rescued a 3-2 aggregate win over French hosts Lyon.
Late Dembele send Spurs through with Newcastle
Feb 21, 2013 15:19 EST
A last-gasp goal from Mousa Dembele booked English Premier League side Tottenham a place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday as he rescued a 3-2 aggregate win over French hosts Lyon.
Spirit of Robson inspires Ameobi
Feb 19, 2013 08:28 EST
Shola Ameobi hopes to take the spirit of the late Bobby Robson with him when Newcastle attempt to remain in the Europa League when they travel to Ukraine.
Brilliant Bale bags brace to sink Newcastle
Feb 09, 2013 10:33 EST
Gareth Bale maintained his sublime form with a brilliant brace to inspire Tottenham Hotspur's 2-1 victory over Newcastle United at White Hart Lane on Saturday.
Ba, Cisse, Eto'o - missing stars at Africa Cup
Jan 16, 2013 15:01 EST
Didier Drogba may lead a star-studded cast list at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations -- but this year's competition which gets underway on Saturday is bereft of some of the continent's top names.
Ba makes immediate impact for Chelsea
Jan 07, 2013 09:19 EST
New Senegalese signing Demba Ba made an immediate impact for Chelsea at the weekend, scoring twice on debut in a 5-1 FA Cup third-round triumph away to Southampton.
Nigeria close Africa Cup door on Ameobi
Jan 06, 2013 09:32 EST
Nigeria have closed the Africa Cup of Nations door on Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi after he failed to arrive this weekend at the team training camp in Portugal.
Last-gasp van Persie keeps Man United in FA Cup
Jan 05, 2013 14:36 EST
Substitute Robin van Persie netted a dramatic injury-time equaliser as Manchester United clung to life in the FA Cup third round by rescuing a 2-2 draw at West Ham United on Saturday.
Bravura debut for Ba, but Newcastle out of FA Cup
Jan 05, 2013 12:31 EST
Debutant Demba Ba scored twice as holders Chelsea roared back to beat Southampton 5-1 in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, but Newcastle United were upset by second-tier Brighton and Hove Albion.
Brighton give 10-man Newcastle FA Cup deja vu
Jan 05, 2013 11:12 EST
The FA Cup third round began with an upset on Saturday as second-tier Brighton and Hove Albion eliminated Premier League Newcastle United for the second year in succession.
Sublime Baines sets Everton on path to fifth
Jan 02, 2013 17:17 EST
Leighton Baines scored a sensational free-kick as Everton came from behind to win 2-1 at Newcastle United on Wednesday and climb to fifth place in the Premier League.
Nigeria can't have Ameobi, says Newcastle boss
Dec 24, 2012 12:55 EST
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will not allow striker Shola Ameobi to play for Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations in January.
Man City closes gap on Premiership leaders United
Dec 22, 2012 21:20 EST
Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester United in dramatic fashion as Gareth Barry's stoppage-time winner clinched a crucial 1-0 victory over Reading.
City late show closes gap on Premiership leaders United
Dec 22, 2012 14:30 EST
Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester United in dramatic fashion as Gareth Barry's stoppage-time winner clinched a crucial 1-0 victory over Reading on Saturday.
Pardew's change pays off as Ameobi strikes for Newcastle
Dec 22, 2012 12:43 EST
A super strike by substitute Shola Ameobi gave Newcastle a much needed victory on Saturday with a 1-0 win over fellow Premier League strugglers QPR.
Countdown begins for Africa Cup hopefuls
Nov 12, 2012 20:46 EST
Title favourites Ivory Coast are among 14 qualifiers for the 2013 Cup of Nations who begin preparations for the tournament by playing friendlies in Africa, Europe and North America this week.
Diouf performs in dramatic Hanover win
Nov 12, 2012 14:42 EST
Senegal striker Mame Diouf scored one goal and set up another in Hanover 96's brilliant comeback from two down to beat VfB Stuttgart 4-2 in the German Bundesliga over the weekend.
Newcastle undone by old boys Allardyce and Nolan
Nov 11, 2012 12:20 EST
Sam Allardyce returned to haunt former club Newcastle United on Sunday by guiding West Ham United to a 1-0 win that took the London club into sixth place in the Premier League table.
Defoe hat-trick keeps Spurs on track
Nov 08, 2012 17:17 EST
England striker Jermaine Defoe helped himself to three clinically-struck goals and moved Tottenham Hotspur a step closer to the Europa League knockout stages with a 3-1 win over Maribor of Slovenia on Thursday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Foluwashola Ameobi | ||
| Date of birth | 12 October 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Zaria, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Newcastle United | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–2000 | Newcastle United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2000– | Newcastle United | 197 | (39) |
| 2008 | → Stoke City (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2000–2003 | England U21 | 20 | (7) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13:10, 26 December 2009 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
