Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel risks a 10-match ban following his involvement in a brutal brawl with a fan of the opposing side during a game between his team Fernabahce FC and Trabzonspor FC last weekend in Turkey.
Recall how the opposition team’s home fans swarmed the field at the end of the game between the two teams, and the fight back was forced into a vicious battle with them.
The Nigerian international, who received appreciation from Fenerbahce supporters for his actions, may face misconduct charges due to his involvement in the incident, according to reports originating in Turkey.
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) Disciplinary Committee has scheduled a hearing on the issue for Tuesday, April 2, according to reports; however, it is anticipated that the 26-year-old will assert self-defense to avoid punishment.
After Osayi-Samuel was seen in a video defending himself against a vengeful Trabzonspor fan following their 3-2 home loss to Fenerbahce on Sunday, fans hailed him as a hero.
The player was shown in an unsettling video punching one of the occupying fans and knocking him to the ground after they charged at the visiting team moments after the game.
In the most recent incident that has rocked the Turkish topflight league this season, Trabzonspor supporters lost their cool and took to the pitch, hitting some of the visiting players, forcing them to fight back in self-defence.
