Coach of Sampdoria Andrea Pirlo has opened the doors for ex Remo Stars teen sensation Ebenezer Akinsamiro to force his way into the setup of the senior national team of Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Akinsamiro joined Sampdoria on a season long loan deal from Inter Milan and has already handed him a starting role in the first team as witnessed yesterday, when they played their first official game of the new season in Italy.
Pirlo while speaking on the signing of the 19 year old on loan said it was a huge coup considering the fact that he was on the radar of several teams in Italy, but decided to join them.
“Very good, interesting players with great prospects. Akinsanmiro arrives from Inter’s Primavera but was on everyone’s lips with so many requests but we were very good. Meulensteen arrived later, he worked little in Holland, he arrived with a little less work and will have some time to adapt to the work in Italy. We have already seen him, he is an intelligent player and has excellent qualities”, he concluded when asked about his two new signings.
Yesterday Sampdoria defeated Como on penalties in the Coppa Italia after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Akinsamiro was on for 76th minute in what was his first start in professional football.
He gave a good account of himself leaving Pirlo who is a legendary midfielder in the world of football with nothing but praises for him. ” Akinsamiro can go ahead to the best he can be if he continues to work hard. It’s more in his hands now but he has huge potential to be a key player for club and country (Nigeria) next season”, he said after the game.
