Heartbreak for Akinsanmiro, Durosinmi and Orban as Three Nigerians Relegated from Serie A
Nigerian stars Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Rafiu Durosinmi and Gift Orban saw their Serie A dreams end on Friday night. Pisa’s 2-1 loss to Lecce sealed their relegation after just one season back in the top flight. Hellas Verona also dropped out after seven years among Italy’s elite. Akinsanmiro and Durosinmi impressed on loan at Pisa, while Orban featured for Verona. All three now face an uncertain summer as they return to Inter and Hoffenheim respectively, awaiting their next moves.
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