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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: No punishment for Newcastle Shola Ameobi

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will not take action against Shola Ameobi following his failure to honour his invitation to represent the West African nation at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. The forward was called up … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria give up on Shola Ameobi

Nigeria have overlooked Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi for their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations squad after he failed to answer their telephone calls. Ameobi was named in the preliminary squad by coach Stephen Keshi. But it was later announced by … read more »

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Shola woulda coulda

Hero or fall guy? Donkey or destroyer? When it comes to dividing opinion and causing debate amongst the St James’ Park faithful, there have been very few players who have split opinion the like our Shola. After recently celebrating his … read more »

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Nigeria: Martins is being considered to replace Shola Ameobi for Afcon

Levante forward, Obafemi Martins, could be called up into Nigeria’s provisional squad for the 2013 Afcon. With doubts hovering over the presence of Newcastle United striker, Shola Ameobi for the Africa Cup of Nations, supersport.com can report that Nigeria’s head … read more »

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Nigeria plots to better Zambia

NIGERIA coach Stephen Keshi says the Super Eagles will give their best in the group that has reigning champions Zambia at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Keshi said in an interview with SuperSport that with adequate preparations, Nigeria … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria coah Keshi admits Ameobi issues

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has admitted he could have problems ensuring Newcastle release Shola Ameobi for the Africa Cup of Nations finals. Magpies boss Alan Pardew insists his striker will not go to South Africa. “Apparently, there is a clause … read more »

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Shola Ameobi will not go to Africa Cup of Nations, Says Newcatle Coach

The Newcastle boss confirmed that the 31-year-old target man will remain on Tyneside for the duration of the tournament but remained coy on the exact reasons behind the decision. Ameobi had been called into Stephen Keshi’s preliminary squad ahead of … read more »

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Shola Ameobi scores only goal for Newcastle

Relentless rain, a hissy fit from Papiss Cisse and yet another booking for Cheik Tiote seemed to be adding up to a bad afternoon for Newcastle United when, not for the first time, Shola Ameobi came to their rescue. The … read more »

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2012/13 EPL Preview: Newcastle v Manchester United

Newcastle could be boosted for their clash with Manchester United as Hatem Ben Arfa appears likely to take his place in Sunday’s game. Coming off an impressive 3-0 victory over Bordeaux in Thursday night’s Europa League clash, Newcastle manager Alan … read more »

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Pardew hopes for Newcastle’s sake that Senegal don’t reach Africa Cup of …

However, his first priority will be to see a return to form of both of them when Newcatle entertain Aston Villa on Sunday, after somewhat underwhelming starts to the Premier League season. “I think both Cisse and Ba have been … read more »

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Chelsea v Newcastle: Premier League preview

Chelsea will host Newcastle on Saturday in what is shaping up to be one of the matches of the round. Chelsea will be looking to continue their solid early season form which has seen them defeat Wigan and Reading, while … read more »

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UEFA Champions League playoff: Udinese to meet Braga

Italian outfit Udinese will meet Liga Sagres team Braga in the 2012-13 Champions League playoff following Friday’s draw in Nyon. In the other four fixtures in the League Route, Bundesliga representatives Borussia Moenchengladbach take on Dynamo Kiev, while Malaga face … read more »

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Tottenham Hotspur planning swoop for Demba Ba

Tottenham Hotspur are allegedly planning to table a bid for Newcastle United’s Demba Ba. The Senegal striker could be keen to exit St James’ Park before the end of July as he will earn a cut of his transfer fee … read more »

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Chelsea out of next year Champions League with a 2-0 lost to Newcastle

On a night when Papiss Cissé scored an unbelievable goal for Newcastle that defied physics, Chelsea realised that their chance of qualifying for next season’s Champions League almost defies mathematics. They probably now need to win the final against Bayern … read more »

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2012 Premier League Live: Arsenal 2 v 1 Newcastle United

[View the story "Arsenal v Newcastle United" on Storify] Emirates Stadium Kick off: 20.00 GMT TV:Live Sky Sports 1 Arsenal (probable, 4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Gibbs; Song, Arteta; Walcott, Ramsey, Rosicky; Van Persie. Out: Benayoun (virus), Diaby, Coquelin (both … read more »

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2012 Premier League Live: Arsenal v Newcastle United

Emirates Stadium Kick off: 20.00 GMT TV:Live Sky Sports 1 Arsenal (probable, 4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Gibbs; Song, Arteta; Walcott, Ramsey, Rosicky; Van Persie. Out: Benayoun (virus), Diaby, Coquelin (both hamstring), Mertesacker, Wilshere (both ankle), Squillaci (groin), Frimpong (knee) … read more »

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Newcastle close to signing Cisse, Demba Ba’s Senegal strike partner

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew was on Tuesday closing in on a deal to sign Papiss Demba Cisse, a strike partner of Demba Ba with Senegal. The Freiburg forward, who has scored nine Bundesliga goals this season, has flown to Tyneside … read more »

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Man Utd could end Boxing Day with a five-point lead

Weather-permitting, Manchester United could potentially end Boxing Day with a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League if they defeat Sunderland, but neighbours Manchester City will aim to ensure that does not happen when visiting Newcastle. With second-placed … read more »

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