Former Seattle Sounders frontman Obafemi Martins made his official debut for <span>Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua in their 1-1 draw with Yanbian Funde in the Super League on Saturday afternoon.<br /><br />In his first competitive game, the Nigeria international started on the bench but was substituted on in the 76th minute of the encounter at Hongkou Stadium.<br /><br />With the homers losing 1-0, Martins had a chance to equalize eight minutes from time but his volley missed target after a pass from wing-back&nbsp; Xiong Fei.<br /><br /></span><span>Shanghai Shenhua found a way back to parity in the 88th minute through ex-Chelsea striker Demba Ba, who kept his composure to convert a spot kick.<br /><br /></span><span>Shanghai Shenhua&rsquo;s new number 17, Martins, has penned a one-year deal with the Gregorio Manzano-led side.<br /><br /><b>Igho Kingsley</b><br /></span>