Nigeria’s Osayi-Samuel and two Fenerbahce players to face panel over pitch invasion
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Bright Osayi-Samuel could be in big trouble with the TFF |Photo Credit: Imago

Nigeria’s Osayi-Samuel and two Fenerbahce players to face panel over pitch invasion

Hassan Abdulsalam 21:01 - 01.04.2024

Turkish Football Federation has set up a panel to try Bright Osayi-Samuel and some other players and officials involved in a post-match brawl

Super Eagles wingback Bright Osayi-Samuel is set to face disciplinary action in Turkey for his role in a post-match brawl with Trabzonspor fans. 

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) made the announcement on Monday, April 1st, stating that Osayi-Samuel, alongside two other Fenerbahce players, will face a panel.

Recall that a post-match brawl took place on March 17th after Fenerbahce came from behind to secure all three points in a 3-2 victory against Trabzonspor in a fiery Super Lig match.  

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Following the defeat, Trabzonspor’s supporters stormed the pitch at the final whistle, targeting Fenerbahce players and staff for celebrating their win.

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has charged 26-year-old Bright Osayi-Samuel, for his role in the fights that ensured post-match.

The two other players charged are Turkish goalkeeper İrfan Can Eğribayat and Fenerbahce defender Jayden Oosterwolde for what the TFF described as ‘unsportsmanlike behaviour.’ 

The TFF will hold a disciplinary hearing to determine the extent of punishment for the players involved, as well as any potential sanctions for Trabzonspor as a club.

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