AFCON 2025: Inter Milan loanee Ebenezer Akinsanmiro set for first Super Eagles Call-Up

Inter Milan loanee Ebenezer Akinsanmiro is set to link up with the Nigerian national team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, according to confirmation from Pisa SC head coach Alberto Gilardino.

Speaking ahead of Pisa’s Serie A fixture against Lecce, Gilardino revealed that the young midfielder will leave for international duty immediately after the game.

“Akinsanmiro? After the Lecce match, he will be unavailable for several matches,” the coach said, as reported by FC Inter1908.

The confirmation ends speculation surrounding the midfielder’s availability as Nigeria finalises preparations for the continental tournament.

Akinsanmiro was named last week in Nigeria’s 54-man provisional squad for AFCON 2025.

The call-up highlights the rapid progress of the 21-year-old, whose performances in Italy have not gone unnoticed.

Since joining Pisa on loan from Inter Milan, the former Beyond Limits standout has delivered consistently strong performances in midfield.

The Super Eagles are expected to begin their AFCON training camp on Monday, December 15, where Akinsanmiro will compete for a spot in the final tournament roster.