Crystal Palace Manager Alan Pardew has served a hint that his Nigerian striker Shola Ameobi may make his long awaited Eagles’ debut against Arsenal this weekend.
Ameobi who had a short stint in Turkey signed for Palace ona free transfer in January and according to Pardew, the former Newcastle forward is edging towards fitness and has a fair chance of making his bow on Saturday.
“Shola is getting close and he has worked hard this week in training – his experience is going to be important for us and I’m looking forward to seeing him in a red and blue shirt – he has got a chance for this game [against Arsenal],” Pardew declared.
Though Ameobi may be ageing, Pardew is seen as the perfect manager that could bring the best of the Nigerian striker who was part of the Super Eagles squad to the last World Cup in Brazil.
A winning start for Ameobi will be good for Palace as thatwill take the team further away from the relegation zone.