In what can only be described as a historic moment, young Nigerian Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has become the third Nigerian to win the Coppa Italia with Inter Milan, following the team’s victory over Fiorentina on Wednesday night.
The Nerazzurri put on an impressive performance to beat Fiorentina 2-1 in a thrilling final contest, successfully defending their trophy. Goals from Lautaro Martinez secured the win for Inter, overturning Nico Gonzalez’s opener for Fiorentina.
Despite being named on the bench for the second game this season, 18-year-old Akinsanmiro’s inclusion in the Inter Milan squad marks a momentous occasion, given that he only joined the team this year from Nigerian Premier Football League outfit Remo Stars.
Akinsanmiro now joins Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins, a former Super Eagles forward, and midfielder Joel Obi as the only Nigerians to have won the Coppa Italia with Inter Milan. Martins was part of the Inter squad that won the Coppa Italia twice in the 2004/05 and 2005/05 seasons while Obi won the competition with the club in the 2010/11 season.
Akinsanmiro’s rapid rise to prominence has been nothing short of impressive. His inclusion in the Inter Milan team is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport. The teenager’s achievement is proof that young Nigerian footballers have the talent and potential to succeed on both the local and international stages.
In the end, the victory belongs to the entire team, and it is a testament to their hard work and dedication, as well as their unwavering commitment to the sport. Fans across the world will undoubtedly be looking forward to seeing what lies ahead for the Nerazzurri in future seasons.
