The 19-year-old has made his breakthrough into Alan Pardew’s first-team this season, making seven appearances for the magpies.
Ameobi has signed new three-and-a-half-year contract with Newcastle.
“As a young player all you want to do is have as many opportunities as you can for the first team, and I am grateful to the manager for giving me these chances,” he told the Chronicle.
“I am enjoying every minute of it and I will continue to do that. It gives you an incredible buzz to hear your name chanted.
“I have supported the club since I was a boy and when Shola came into the first team, so playing for Newcastle is a dream come true.”
