Tuesday, 05 November, 2024

Bright Osayi-Samuel attacked by pitch invader in Turkey


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Fenbarche’s 3-2 win over Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig yesterday ended in somewhat concerning scenes.

Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel was seen squaring up to a pitch invader who sought to attack him and his teammates.

Fenerbahce cruised to victory via Michy Batshuayi’s well taken strike and Fred’s brace. 

As the club celebrated their victory on the pitch, the security team was called into action to apprehend a masked pitch invader. 

The situation continued to escalate with more and more Trabzonspor fans entering the fray causing a rowdy scene on the pitch.

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A pitch invader attacking Fenerbahce players in their Super Lig match against Trabzonspor (via Soar Super Eagles)

Amidst the chaos, clips show Osayi-Samuel squaring up to an invader and landing a punch in self-defense to neutralize the threat to himself and teammates.

The defender had to be pulled off by teammates as the situation grew more intense and the security team were able to apprehend the suspect.

Recall, Osayi-Samuel joined the club from Queens Park Rangers earlier in 2021. Belgian forward Batshuayi was also seen attacking another invader with a drop kick along the cause of the ruckus.

Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel taking down a pitch invader (via Soar Super Eagles)

It took serious interventions to quell the uproar as some fans were seen brandishing bottles, corner flags and other items as weapons.

Ali Yerlikaya, Turkey’s interior minister, condemned the attack on players by fans and added that the incident is being investigated.

“After the Trabzonspor-Fenerbahçe football match played this evening, identification efforts regarding the spectators entering the field and an investigation into the events that took place after the match were immediately launched,” the minister said.

“Sports is, above all, sportsmanship. It is never acceptable for violence to occur on football fields. The public will be informed about the developments.”


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