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During a chaotic scene following Fenerbahce’s thrilling 3-2 victory against Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig, Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel found himself embroiled in a brawl with a pitch invader.
Fenerbahce’s celebratory moment turned sour as Trabzonspor supporters breached security, causing uproar at the stadium.
This incident sheds light on the broader issue of violence troubling Turkish football since the start of the 2023/2024 season.
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10:07 - 18.03.2024
Infantino condemns 'Unacceptable' violence after Nigeria's Osayi-Samuel channeled inner Joshua
FIFA President Gianni Infantino calls for accountability after shocking pitch invasion scenes in Turkey between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce.
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23:58 - 17.03.2024
Super Eagles Bright Osayi-Samuel punches pitch invader as violence erupts following Trabzonspor vs Fenerbahce
The celebration of Fenerbahce's victory turned into chaos as players faced off against pitch-invading fans, resulting in violent altercations involving Bright Osayi-Samuel.
Fans reaction to Osayi’s action
After the game, which saw goals from ex-Manchester United star Fred and a late winner from Michy Batshuayi, fans from Trabzonspor rushed onto the pitch to confront Fenerbahce’s players.
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Videos circulating on X captured Osayi-Samuel confronting one of the fans, throwing a punch, and knocking the person down.
In another clip, he notices the invaders while celebrating, then confronting them and exchanging punches while a security guard intervenes.
Osayi-Samuel had to be restrained by teammates and security as the situation intensified, with one fan seen wielding a corner flag as a weapon.
Nigerians on social media did not hesitate to comment on the incident after seeing their countryman defend himself in style.
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One fan said on X, “Fenerbahce fans will never forget him.”
Another fan said, “He put dat anger from AFCONfor the fan body😂😂”
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Another fan commented, “Bright Osayi rearranged the face of Trabzonspor supporters after they invaded & attacked his teammates. Crazy scenes. Wow
One replied, “Fenerbahce defender Bright Osayi-Samuel was born ready. My guy. 👊🏾🇳🇬”
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