Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinho handed Bright his first start in six matches as the Turkish side secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Anderlecht in their Europa League knockout phase playoff clash at Ülker Stadyumu.

The Nigerian international had been used as a substitute in recent Süper Lig fixtures against Göztepe and Alanyaspor, remained on the bench against Rizespor and Erzurumspor FK, and missed the Europa League tie against FC Midtjylland due to suspension. His absence from the starting lineup had fueled speculation about his future, with Premier League clubs Fulham and Crystal Palace reportedly interested in signing him during the January transfer window.

Osayi-Samuel, whose contract expires in less than five months, has been offered a new deal by Fenerbahçe, but no agreement has been reached. Against Anderlecht, he picked up a yellow card for a foul on César Huerta in the 29th minute and was substituted at halftime for Mert Müldür.
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Fenerbahçe cruised to victory with goals from Dusan Tadić, Edin Džeko, and Youssef En-Nesyri, giving them a strong advantage heading into the second leg.
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Bright Osayi-Samuel’s return to Fenerbahçe’s starting lineup under José Mourinho highlights the unpredictable nature of football careers. Just a few months ago, he was a regular starter