Egyptian star Mohamed Salah is closing in on his first official appearance for Trabzonspor after being included in the squad for the club’s Turkish Super Lig opener against Kasimpasa.

Salah took part in Trabzonspor’s final training session ahead of the highly anticipated match, underlining his readiness for the new season and adding further excitement around his long-awaited Turkish debut.

Salah Included in Trabzonspor Squad as Debut Nears

Trabzonspor’s coaching staff announced the squad for the Kasimpasa match, with Mohamed Salah included for the first time since his move to the Turkish club.

The match between Trabzonspor and Kasimpasa will take place at 7:00 PM Egypt time on Saturday, August 15, 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Salah’s career.

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Trabzonspor enter the new campaign with ambitions of competing strongly after strengthening their squad, while Salah’s arrival provides the team with both significant technical quality and enormous international attention.

Salah’s Debut Attracts Attention Beyond Turkey

The spotlight surrounding Salah’s first Trabzonspor appearance extends well beyond Turkey and Egypt. Turkish reports indicated that Trabzonspor’s matches during the new season are expected to be broadcast live in around 50 countries, with Egypt among the markets showing particularly strong interest because of Salah’s huge popularity.

As a result, the Kasimpasa clash represents more than just the opening game of Trabzonspor’s season. It is also the first official test of Salah in his new colors and the moment fans have been waiting for to see the Egyptian star competing in the Turkish league.

The big question before kickoff is now clear: Will Mohamed Salah score or provide an assist in his Trabzonspor debut?