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Former Newcastle United and Super Eagles striker Shola Ameobi, who is now the club's Head of Corporate Affairs, sits on the Premier League's "Black Participants Advisory Group". The panel of former players and managers helped create the "No Room For Racism" Action Plan in 2021 and continues to advise the League on matters relating to race and ethnicity.

Ameobi, who also took part in the League's Player to Executive Pathway Scheme, recently attended an event with Newcastle's newly formed official supporters' group, The Black Geordie Club, and spoke about the importance of diversity in all areas of the game.

Shola Ameobi said: "I was lucky enough to play for the club I love and have enjoyed holding different roles since retiring. In each of these I have seen the power Newcastle United has in uniting communities, and this is true for all clubs.

"Football has an incredible ability to bring people together and I know how committed the Premier League is to ensuring there is improved diversity in all areas of the game through its No Room For Racism Action Plan.

"There is always more to do, particularly in the fight against discrimination. The League and clubs will continue working together to make a firm stand against racism, while developing inclusivity within the workplace and creating more opportunities for people from all backgrounds."

Players will be taking the knee before kick-off during the next two match rounds to show unity against all forms of discrimination. This is in line with the decision made by all 20 captains at the start of the season.

🔗 You can find out more about No Room For Racism and how to challenge and report racist abuse at: premierleague.com/noroomforracism.

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