Nigeria, March 26 -- Super Eagles and Fenerbahce defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, has stated his reason for the first time since the brawl that occurred during the Turkish Super Lig game between Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor last week Sunday.

Bright Osayi was seen in a video attacking an unknown pitch invader as a defense for his vulnerable teammates following his team's 2-3 victory at Trabzonspor.

The defender asserted that the invaders had dangerous weapons on them with which they invaded the turf with, so a defense was vital. He further revealed that some of his teammates were injured in the process, while some were left in great fear:

"The fans attacked the team, some had weapons on them, I had to defend my team, it was in self-defense,...