Osayi-Samuel, 2 Fenerbahce players to face panel

Osayi Samuel

Nigerian international Bright Osayi-Samuel is one of three Fenerbahce players who will appear at a disciplinary hearing of the Turkish Football Federation following a bust-up with Trabzonspor fans, the TFF announced on Monday.

Home supporters invaded the pitch at Trabzonspor’s stadium after the final whistle of the Super Lig match on March 17 that Fenerbahce won 3-2.

The attacks took place after the Fenerbahce players and coaching staff celebrated their victory, goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic being punched in the face.

Osayi-Samuel, 26, punched one of the supporters who ran onto the pitch with his face masked, with Dutch defender Jayden Oosterwolde accused of kicking the same supporter.

A third player will also appear before the disciplinary body along with two club employees for “fighting”, the TFF said.

A Trabzonspor assistant coach will also appear before the disciplinary board.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino condemned the violence as “absolutely unacceptable”.

Thirteen Trabzonspor supporters were arrested with five placed in pre-trial detention.

It was the latest violent incident to affect Turkish football this season.

Fenerbahçe could withdraw from Super Lig if Osayi-Samuel faces sanction