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Nigeria and Pisa midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro put in a solid performance as his side earned their second point of the season against Fiorentina yesterday, Soccernet.ng reports.
The 20-year-old spent last season on loan from Inter Milan at Sampdoria, and this summer, was sent on loan again to Pisa.
The former Remo Stars midfielder was the most fouled player on the pitch at the Stadio Romeo Anconetani.
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He also had a 94% pass accuracy while winning the most duels in the game, winning the man of the match award.
After a stunning display against David De Gea’s side, the Inter loanee is keen on improving himself and his teammates in a bid to seal top-flight status when the end of the season comes
“We played with great determination, and determination, we deserved a different result,” the 20-year-old told DAZN in quotes revealed by Tutto Mercato Web.
“A very tough match in midfield also for me, as I’m getting used to my first games in the Serie A.
“I’m very happy to have been the best on the pitch, it’s the first time, and I hope to repeat myself,” Akinsanmiro concluded.
Akinsanmiro has been a regular for Pisa this season, starting three of their five Serie A games, and is edging closer to a debut Super Eagles call-up.
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