Former Nigeria goalkeeper, Idah Peterside has advised Super Eagles’ head coach, Stephen Keshi not to invite Newcastle United striker, Shola Ameobi to the national team.

Ameobi was cleared by Fifa last week, alongside Wigan Athletic’s Victor Moses, to play for Nigeria having represented England at Under20 level.

The development did not please Idah who was quick to identify the age of the attacker as the main reason for his cynicism.

“The man (Ameobi) is 30 years old so I don’t see how this will be of any gain to us,” Idah said.

The television analyst said integrating the Geordie into the national set up would defeat the purpose setting up of age grade national teams in Nigeria.

“What will happen to our youngsters? Why do we have age grade teams if we are using 30-year-olds in the national team? We don’t need Ameobi in the team,” Idah said.

The former Sharks FC shot stopper also shared his sentiments about the new Super Eagles’ coach, Keshi.

“He has this aura about him that is unbelievable. People respect him and people fear him.

“People say Siasia is a coach that is so disciplined…wait till Keshi starts work and you will see what discipline really means,” Idah said.