Bright Osayi-Samuel faces legal threat for assault on Trabzonspor fan

Nigeria defender Bright Osayi-Samuel is facing a possible jail term for assaulting a Trabzonspor fan.

According to Turkish sports outlet Fotospor, the saga revolves around a ‘knife-wielding joker’ who charged onto the pitch after the heated encounter, causing chaos and confrontation with players from the opposing team.

In a viral video on social media, Osayi-Samuel can be seen celebrating when he suddenly notices a pitch invader.

He confronted the aggressor, defending himself against a punch and retaliating with one of his own, as a security guard swiftly subdued the unruly fan.

The 26-year-old’s courageous act of facing an assaulter during the break-out fight has now put him in a tight corner as he faces a legal threat.

The individual involved has reportedly lodged complaints against Osayi-Samuel and others, alleging mistreatment during the brawl.

Speaking on the matter, Miraç Kara, the complainant’s lawyer, emphasized the severity of the allegations against Osayi-Samuel and his teammates.

“Osayi-Samuel and his teammates brutally kicked the victim’s head on the ground,” Kara stated.

“Their calves are strong due to their profession, and the boots they wore with crampons could be deemed as weapons,” he added.

“When an individual is hit, that person may suffer from a brain haemorrhage.

“It wasn’t necessary for my client to die or suffer a brain haemorrhage before taking statements from the Fenerbahçe players.”

While Osayi-Samuel is currently on international duties with the Super Eagles, and his absence delays the process. It’s speculated that upon his arrival in Istanbul, he may face detainment by authorities for questioning.

The defender is expected to plead self-defence to avoid punishment, and the hearing in the case has been fixed for Tuesday, April 2.