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The United Football League said on Sunday it began investigating an incident between fans and Michigan’s Panthers wide receiver Samson Naqua.
Nakua, the brother of Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nakua, was seen on video in a fierce confrontation on the sidelines after a match against the St. Louis Battlehawks. Nakua is seen walking, slapping the fans in the face. It is unclear what was said to encourage him to slap him.
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Samson Nakua of the Panthers (Chris Day/Commercial Appeal/USA Today Network via imagn Images)
“The UFL is aware of the incident that took place last night at the end of the Michigan Panthers vs St. Louis Battle Hawks match in St. Louis. League officials are currently investigating the issue,” the league said in a statement.
Naqua’s teammate Adonis Alexander was seen with him during the conflict but did not appear to be involved. The game took place at the Dome of America in St. Louis. The Panthers lost to the Battle Hawks, 32-27.
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Panthers’ Samson Naqua runs with the ball (Chris Day/Commercial Appeal/USA Today Network via imagn Images)
Samson Naquah played at the FBS level at Utah and BYU colleges. He spent four years at UTES, catching 82 passes for 1,015 yards in 45 games and 11 touchdowns. He transferred to BYU for the 2021 season, earning 21 catches for 329 yards and three touchdowns.
He tried to create the final roster for the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints, but failed. He was in his second stint with the Panthers and also played for the Pittsburgh Mawlers.
Indianapolis Colts Wide Receiver Samson Nacua 2022 (Robert Scheer/Indystar/USA Today Network)
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He has seven catches for 116 yards and one touchdown this season for Michigan State.
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