Nigeria Targets Italian Serie A Star Ebenezer Akinsamiro for Super Eagles Call-Up
Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, are targeting Italian-born Serie A star Ebenezer Akinsamiro for a call-up ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. Akinsamiro, a 20-year-old midfielder playing for Pisa in Italy, has caught the attention of Nigerian coach Eric Chell with his impressive performances.
Chell sees Akinsamiro as a valuable addition to bolster Nigeria's midfield creativity, especially alongside players like Alex Iwobi. Akinsamiro's rise in Serie A has been notable, ranking among the top U21 midfielders in Europe.
Nigeria aims to strengthen its squad for the upcoming World Cup playoffs in November.
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