The global body via its official Twitter handle, @FIFAcom: wrote: “@Obafemimartins is a man who knows how to celebrate in style.
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The centre-forward was handed a one-year contract by the Han Army, who finished sixth in the Chinese top-flight last season.
The former Newcastle striker left the club in 2018 after picking up a serious knee injury
China’s domestic league has yet to start the 2020 season after kick off was delayed indefinitely due to the coronavirus outbreak, but speculation is mounting that the campaign will begin in late April or early May
Both strikers are from Lagos State and have foundations that devote lots of funding and sponsorship to charity projects on a regular basis, which Oshoala says they will now intensify through their new partnership
Martins has spent the last two years at the Chinese Super League club, with a total of 31 goals being scored for the team during that period.
The 33-year-old, who plays in China for Shanghai Shenhua, has scored 16 goals in 39 appearances, with his last goal coming in Sunday’s 3-2 second leg win over SIPG to lead his team to the Chinese FA Cup title on the away goals rule
It was Shenhua’s first FA Cup triumph since 1998 and earns them a place in next season’s Asian Champions League
The result gave Shenhua the advantage in the tie as they bid to end a difficult season with success in the country’s premier knockout competition.
Presenting the equipment to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at the State House in Alausa, Ikeja, Martins said that the gesture was part of the mission of his foundation – Obafemi Martins Foundation.
The Citizens are scheduled to take on Orlando Pirates at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night, followed by a home match with Polokwane City on Friday evening
The match will see Lagos born Super Eagles play against Super Eagles players from other states
The pacy striker played all 90 minutes in the game
A rule change has reduced the number of foreigners allowed in a move which could slow down the wave of big-money signings from Europe
Martins’ one-year extension reportedly in the region of $12 million to $15 million
Martins was linked with a move back to the Premier League in the January window, but British agent, Tony Harris, along with the player’s attorney, Soroosh Abdi, brokered the deal taking the Super Eagle to China instead
Martins said: “I love clothing, that’s why I decided to launch a clothing line so that my fans can identify with me
The official website of Major League Soccer is on the same page as Seattle Sounders, which had selected the Nigeria international as the Most Valuable Player in the just concluded season, prior to Wednesday’sannouncement
Martins was obviously at Newcastle United and one of the players who left at the end of the relegation season, whilst Sunderland boss, Sam Allardyce, managed him during his short disastrous spell at St James Park.
Despite being his country’s most in-form striker last year, alongside Ikechukwu Uche, he was omitted from the Brazil 2014 squad