Shola Ameobi joins Turkey’s Gaziantep
Super Eagles striker, Shola Ameobi has signed a one-year contract with second-division Turkish club Gaziantep Buyuksehir 
Belediyespor.
The 32-year-old became a free agent as his contract at Newcastle expired after spending 14 years as a first-team player. He also served a session on loan to Stoke City in 2008.
The move was confirmed through a statement published on Gaziantep’s official website, which said: “We want to establish an ambitious team in the league this season, and a strong team continues to strengthen by adding players. We have therefore tied Nigerian striker Shola Ameobi — from one of the strongest teams in England, Newcastle United – to us for one year.”
Ameobi made 312 appearances for the Magpies, scoring 53 goals, but was unfortunate to lose most of his playtime to injury. He holds the record for the most appearances as a substitute in the Premier League.
He helped Newcastle win promotion from the Championship in 2010 by scoring 11 goals in 21 appearances and received a winner’s medal in 2010 when Newcastle lifted the Championship trophy.
He however became lost favour 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.