Shola Ameobi: Notts County sign former Newcastle United striker

Shola Ameobi scored once in 10 appearances for Fleetwood after joining them last February following his release by Bolton

Notts County have signed former Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi on a deal until the end of the season.

The 35-year-old was a free agent after leaving League One side Fleetwood Town at the end of last term.

"It's a great honour to join a club like this, one of the founder members of the Football League," he said.

Ameobi, a former team-mate of Notts boss Kevin Nolan at St James' Park, was named on the bench for Saturday's League Two game at Accrington.

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