Ebenezer Akinsanmiro Makes Super Eagles’ 28-Man AFCON Squad After Stellar Season
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By Sportsgister
Nigeria’s preparations for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations have taken an exciting turn with the inclusion of young midfield prodigy Ebenezer Akinsanmiro in the Super Eagles’ final 28-man squad for Morocco 2025.
His call-up is a glowing testament to hard work, consistency, and an inspiring journey that began on the pitches of Ikenne.
It has taken Akinsanmiro just two years to climb from the Nigeria Premier Football League to the continental stage. After leaving Beyond Limits in 2023, the promising midfielder sealed a move to Italian giants Inter Milan, a club renowned for shaping some of the most intelligent midfielders in Europe.
His development has continued this season on loan at Pisa, where he has matured into a complete and modern midfielder.
At Pisa, Akinsanmiro has delivered a standout campaign that inevitably caught the attention of the national selectors. In just 11 matches, he has posted eye-catching numbers that highlight both his technical and defensive strengths:
80% pass accuracy,
11 chances created,
16 successful dribbles,
19 tackles,
55 duels won,
61 ball recoveries.
These statistics paint the picture of a dynamic midfield operator confident on the ball, decisive in the build-up, and relentless in regaining possession. His ability to influence both sides of the game has made him one of Nigeria’s brightest emerging talents in Europe this season.
For many fans, Akinsanmiro’s rise has felt inevitable. From starring for Beyond Limits, to training alongside world-class players at Inter Milan, to now breaking into the Super Eagles squad, his journey represents the perfect blend of patience, hard work, and steady progress.
As Nigeria heads to Morocco aiming for continental glory, Akinsanmiro’s inclusion injects energy, creativity, and youthful hunger into the squad.
From Ikenne to the AFCON stage, his story is a powerful reminder that growth is a process and his has been nothing short of remarkable.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
