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Super Eagles’ Bright Osayi-Samuel To Face Panel In Turkey
Super Eagles of Nigeria defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, will face a panel over the pitch invasion incident that happened on March 17, 2024.
On the said date, Bright Osayi-Samuel and his teammates at Fenerbahce were at Papara Park to take on Trabzonspor in a league game.
Fenerbahce won the away game with a 3-2 scoreline, which caused the club’s players to celebrate exuberantly and provoked the fans of the home team to invade the pitch.
One of the fans who reportedly invaded the pitch with a knife attacked Osayi-Samuel and his teammates, forcing the Nigeria international to defend himself and his teammates.
The Nigerian footballer was captured on camera punching down the pitch invader and descending on him before the security operatives intervened.
In his first interview after the incident, Bright Osayi-Samuel, who was with the Super Eagles of Nigeria during the international break (March 19 to March 26), stressed that he attacked the pitch invader out of self-defense.
According to a statement released by the TFF earlier today, April 1, 2024, Osayi-Samuel and two of his teammates at Fenerbahce will appear at a disciplinary hearing of the Turkish Football Federation.
The two other Fenerbahce players likely to face the panel are goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, who was reportedly punched in the face by a fan, and Dutch defender Jayden Oosterwolde, who reportedly kicked a fan.
The TFF said the players will appear before the panel with two employees of Fenerbahce for “fighting”.
A Trabzonspor assistant coach has also been invited to face the disciplinary committee over the pitch invasion incident.
Note that authorities in Turkey have arrested Thirteen Trabzonspor supporters over the incident. Five of the arrested supporters have been placed in pre-trial detention.
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been dealt a devastating blow, losing his mother barely two months after the passing of his father.
Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news on X on New Year’s day, writing, “Rip mom, worst year of my life already” accompanied by tears and heartbreak emojis.
This emotional post came just hours after he shared a 2024 recap video, expressing optimism for the new year.
“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he had written earlier.
Nwabali’s father died in November, just hours after the goalkeeper helped the Super Eagles secure a crucial point in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
The goalkeeper’s bravery on the field was evident as he manned the goalpost despite his personal loss.
His teammates, fans, and well-wishers rallied around him, offering condolences and support.
With the loss of both parents, Nwabali joins the likes of Victor Osimhen, who has also experienced the pain of losing both parents.
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, shared a rare glimpse of his personal life during an interview with Mouloud Achour on Clique.
The 25-year-old addressed serious allegations about an alleged rape incident in Stockholm but captured attention with his reflections on love and relationships.
When asked about expressing love, the Les Bleus forward shared: “Yes, to my mother, my father, my little brother. I try to give them this affection every day.”
On romantic love, Mbappé revealed to Le Parisien: “Yes, in the past, I have already been in love and I hope that I will be again. But currently, no.”
Watch him speak below:
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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a spectacular debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the women’s 200m event.
After a disappointing setback in the women’s 100m, Ofili showcased her resilience by clinching victory in her heat with a new season’s best time of 22.24 seconds on Sunday, August 4. The victory has qualified her for the 2024 Olympics 200m women’s semi-finals which will take place this evening.
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