Sam Obisanya

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Samuel Obisanya is a fictional character from the television series Ted Lasso performed by Toheeb Jimoh. He is a Nigerian footballer who played as a right-back and midfielder for A.F.C. Richmond and currently plays for Manchester United F.C. He is known for his technical ability, ball control, and attacking play. Sam was originally written as a Ghanaian. The production later changed his nationality to Nigerian after Jimoh was cast. Jimoh received praise for his portrayal of Obisanya, including a Screen Actors Guild Award (as part of an ensemble) and Celebration of Black Cinema and Television Award. He was also nominated for an Emmy and a Hollywood Critics Association TV Award.

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