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The Super Eagles defender helped his Turkish giants Fenerbahce to bounce back to winning ways swiftly.
Nigerian defender Bright Osayi-Samuel was the star of the show as Fenerbahce bounced back to winning ways with a victory away on Saturday.
Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that the AFCON 2023 inspired his Turkish giants to a comfortable 2-0 win in the Super Lig.
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19:14 - 09.02.2024
Aribo and Osayi-Samuel shine as Nigeria's top passers at AFCON 2023
Joe Aribo and Bright Osayi-Samuel have played a bit-part role for the Nigeria Super Eagles at the AFCON 2023.
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14:08 - 01.02.2024
AFCON 2023 blow as Nigeria lose Ahmed Musa and right-back for Angola clash
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Super Eagles defender stars
Osayi-Samuel opened the scoring for the visitors in the 25th minute to set them on their way to three points after defeat in the Turkish Cup in midweek.
The 26-year-old was a constant threat down the rightflank before being substituted in the 66th minute.
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He completed 85% of his passes, had one shot which produced the opening goal, and made four recoveries during his time on the pitch.
Osayi-Samuel also delivered two of his three attempted long balls as Fenerbahce dominated the contest.
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Cengiz Under added a second in the 40th minute to wrap up a comfortable victory for the Istanbul giants.
The win sees Fenerbahce remain in second spot in the Turkish Super Lig as they seek to catch league leaders Galatasaray.
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The defender has been in excellent form this season, scoring three goals along with one assist in 14 league appearances.
Bright was also a key figure as Nigeria reached the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations final last month, starting five of their matches.
After his latest impressive display, Osayi-Samuel will look to continue making a big impact for club and country moving forward.
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