Ameobi Can Be Brazil 2014 Surprise Package - Newcastle Boss

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Newcastle United gaffer, Alan Pardew says Super Egles forward, Foluwashola Ameobi can be the surprise package at next year's FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
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Ameobi is in the Nigeria squad that made it to next summer's world Cup by beating Ethiopia in the final African qualifying round, and the Magpies boss sung the praises of his forward.
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Newcastle host Norwich as the Premier League gets back in full swing after the international break, and Pardew wasn't slow to single out Ameobi in particular for his efforts for club and country.
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'I don't think he will go to another World Cup and it is fantastic for him and Nigeria are lucky to have him,' said Pardew.
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'He is a top top player. He is in form and could be a surprise package in the World Cup who will do well on that stage.
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'Shola has been fantastic for this football club in more ways than one.
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'I don't know about an ambassadorial role for him. He could be Prime Minister with his personality.'
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Ameobi will be out of contract at the end of the season, but Pardew would not be drawn on what the future might hold for him.
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He added: "I don't know what happens with Shola in the future - he could become Prime Minister one day with his personality - but we certainly want to keep him around the club if we can."

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Pardew is very right. Shola Ameobi has been superb for both club and country and we're happy with that