Bolton Wanderers have completed the signing of Nigeria striker Shola Ameobi on a short-term deal after he impressed on trial.

The 34-year-old has spent most of his career with Newcastle United, where he scored 53 goals in 312 appearances.

Following his release in 2014, he had brief spells with Turkish outfit Gaziantep BB and Crystal Palace.

Ameobi has enjoyed his previous experiences in the Championship; he won promotion with Stoke, when he was on loan in 2007-08, and in 2009-10 with Newcastle.

Ameobi, who has won 10 caps for Nigeria, will wear the number 26 shirt during his time at the Macron Stadium.

He also featured on 20 occasions for England Under-21s, in which he scored seven goals.

The forward has been brought to the club following the injuries to Zac Clough and Wellington Sikva. The Trotters are rooted to the foot of the table and face Leeds at home on Saturday.