Super Eagles’ Bright Osayi Samuel Risks One year Ban in Turkey, Details Emerge

• Nigeria footballer, Bright Osayi-Samuel, is set to face a heavy penalty after his altercation with Trabzonspor fans
• The ex-QPR defender was involved in physical combat with opposition fans after Fenerbahce's recent win over Trabzonspor in the Turkish league
• Legit.ng reports that Article 44 of the Turkish football discipline regulations could indict the Super Eagles player

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Trabzon, Turkey - Super Eagles of Nigeria and Fenerbahce of Turkey defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, could get a lengthy suspension for beating Trabzonspor fans.

Legit.ng had reported how Osayi-Samuel fought with opposition supporters.

The duel happened after the Turkish Super Lig match between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce at the Papara Park on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

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Sports Brief quoted Turkey Leo Sports as saying Osayi-Samuel could be slammed with a suspension of up to 10 games for his part in the brawl.

The 26-year-old could face further penalties and be referred to the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) disciplinary committee; the decision to ban the defender is totally up to them.

Article 44 of the Turkish football discipline regulations states that the defender may face a suspension ranging from a few weeks to a year, at the discretion of the disciplinary committee.

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Source: Legit.ng