By Patricia Uyeh,

Ex-Super Eagles forward, Shola Ameobi has been inducted into the Newcastle United Foundation’s Hall of Fame.

The 36-year-old spent 14 years at Newcastle United and scored 53 goals in 312 appearances.

He was inducted along with former England international, Les Ferdinand at the Charity’s annual dinner on Tuesday.

Their inclusion was announced at the 125 Years United Dinner in Exhibition Park, which was themed to celebrate Newcastle United’s 125th anniversary season.

The two strikers join a host of legendary figures already inducted into the Hall of Fame, including Alan Shearer, Jackie Milburn, Bob Moncur, Peter Beardsley, Kevin Keegan and Sir Bobby Robson.