On April 4, in the fourth round of CSL, Cangzhou Lions won 3-2 on the road against Wuhan Sanzhen. In this victory, Cangzhou foreigner Oscar scored a goal. After the game, Oscar gave an interview off the field about naturalization and joining the Chinese national team.
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Oscar said, "I am very satisfied to face a strong team away from home and get three points. It was a challenging game and we finally collected the three points, everyone is happy and very thankful."
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Oscar responded, "Thank you for your support and trust, I spent many years of my career in China and it is like home to me. I am open to naturalization. After the epidemic, many foreigners left the team, but I always believe that China is my second home and anything is possible."
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On March 30, Beijing Youth Daily disclosed that Oscar expressed his willingness to naturalize to Cangzhou Lions earlier this year.
Cangzhou head coach Zhao Junzhe also said yesterday that Oscar himself was in favor of naturalization and that the club would do its best to assist if needed.
Oscar, 24, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, plays as a center forward, stands 1.82 meters tall and uses his right foot.
In 2018, Oscar joined Yanbian Fude and started his soccer career in China.In 2019, he moved to Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic and in 2020, Oscar joined Cangzhou Lions. In 15 games for Yanbian Fude, he contributed 10 goals and 3 assists; in 27 games for Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic, he contributed 22 goals and 2 assists; and in 98 games for Cangzhou Lions, he scored 28 goals and dished out 18 assists. This season, Oscar has scored three goals in four matches in the Chinese Super League.
