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Ebenezer Akinsanmiro: Nigerian teenager named in Inter Milan squad for Napoli

The 18-year-old is in line to make his Serie A debut against the Parthenopeans on Sunday

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has been named in Inter Milan’s squad for Sunday’s Italian Serie A showdown against Napoli.

The 18-year-old Nigerian – who joined the Serie A giants from Nigeria Professional Football League outfit – Remo Stars – could make be handed his debut by manager Simone Inzaghi at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

He will wear jersey number 43 and would be craving for action against his compatriot Victor Osimhen – who helped the Naples based outfit emerge as league champions.

Should have happen, Akinsanmiro will join Nwankwo Kanu, Taribo West, Obafemi Martins, Obinna Nsofor, Joel Obi and Obiora Nwankwo as Nigerians who have represented the three-time Uefa Champions League winners.

The 18-year-old Nigerian – who joined the Serie A giants from Nigeria Professional Football League outfit – Remo Stars – could make be handed his debut by manager Simone Inzaghi at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

Prior to his move to Italy, Akinsanmiro represented Beyond Limits (Remo Stars Academy) in The Creative Championship.

Most notably, he represented the Sky Blue Stars during the 2021-22 Nigeria elite division campaign.

However, it was at the Viareggio Cup World Football Tournament that he caught the attention of the Black and Blues who beat Real Madrid to his signature in January 2023.

In the process, he joined the likes of Taiye Taiwo, Christian Obodo, Obinna Nsofor, Seyi Olajengbesi and Ederson Echiejile as Nigerians who have moved to the top 5 Europeans League from the Nigerian Professional League.

Prior to his promotion to Inter’s senior squad, he featured 11 times for the club’s U19 squad.

 

This post was last modified on May 22, 2023 8:20 am

Shina Oludare

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  • i look at the Inter line up, ebenezer Akinsanmiri wasnt there, i also go to livescore in other ti confirm, i didnt see any Akinsanmiro ,how did you come up with such a fake news.

    • He was actually listed among the substitutes as E. Akinsanmiro, the 8th listed substitute for Inter

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