Categories: News

Obafemi Martins Makes Shanghai Shenhua Debut


Nigerian striker, Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins made his debut in the Chinese Super League for Shanghai Greenland Shenhua in their 1-1 draw with Yanbian Funde on Saturday.

Martins who recently joined the Chinese club from MLS side Seattle Sounders FC, came on in the 76th minute as replacement for Colombia midfielder, Giovanni Andres Cardona in the home encounter.

South Korean forward, Tae-Goon Ha opened scoring for Yabnbian Funde in the 54 minute, before Senegalese attacker Demba Ba scored the equalizer from the penalty spot for The Blue Devils in the 88th minute, as the match ended 1-1 at regulation time.

It was Obagoal’s first game of the season, but the 31-year-old Nigerian striker is looking promising to make impact for Shanghai Shenhua as the season progresses in China.

[post_ad]

This post was last modified on November 30, 2018 1:42 pm

Biyi Akangbe

Biyi is an editor at Soccernet.ng. He has been in the media industry for almost a decade and has worked with top publishers in Nigeria. He loves Sports, Games and Music! biyi@soccernet.com.ng Twitter: @its_biyi

Share
Published by
Biyi Akangbe

Recent Posts

“There is still bad blood” – Amunike makes first comments since losing Super Eagles job to Finidi

1994 Africa Footballer of the Year Emmanuel Amunike has made his first comments since the… Read More

1 hour ago

Raphael Onyedika wins top award at Club Brugge

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has won the Player of the Month award for April… Read More

11 hours ago

Photos: Fulham FC’s Alex Iwobi attends fashion magazine launch party in style

Fulham FC star Alex Iwobi recently made a stylish appearance at a dinner party hosted… Read More

11 hours ago

Watch: Super Eagles defender labels Cristiano Ronaldo as toughest player ever faced

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest fullback Ola Aina has disclosed the toughest opponent he has… Read More

12 hours ago

“Great growth for him” – Italian football agent evaluates Akinsanmiro’s first season with Inter

Nigeria and Inter Milan midfielder, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, has enjoyed a great season with Serie A… Read More

16 hours ago

Newly promoted Super Lig side to battle Trabzonspor for Southampton’s Onuachu

Newly-promoted Turkish club Goztepe are set to challenge Trabzonspor for the signing of Super Eagles… Read More

17 hours ago