Beckham7
01-04-2002, 05:15 PM
Newcastle United have handed 20 year-old striker Shola Ameobi a new contract which will tie him to St James' Park until the end of the 2005-06 season.
The Nigeria-born forward joined the Newcastle United Academy at the age of 13 and made his reserve team debut at the age of 17.
He made his first team debut against Chelsea in September 2000 and played 22 games that season.
Ameobi is an England Under-21 international
The Nigeria-born forward joined the Newcastle United Academy at the age of 13 and made his reserve team debut at the age of 17.
He made his first team debut against Chelsea in September 2000 and played 22 games that season.
Ameobi is an England Under-21 international