Trabzon: Mohamed Salah made his Turkish Super Lig debut for Trabzonspor, but the Egyptian star was unable to prevent his new team from being held to a 1-1 draw by Kasimpasa in their opening match of the 2026-27 season.

According to Anadolu Agency, Trabzonspor took the lead just before halftime with youngster Saviolo, who finished at the back post in the 43rd minute after meeting Metehan’s cross from the left. The visitors went into the break with a 1-0 advantage, but Kasimpasa responded after halftime.

The hosts nearly equalized in the 50th minute when Adrian Benedyczak dragged a left-footed effort narrowly wide after being picked out by Mortadha Ben Ouanes. Kasimpasa was awarded a penalty four minutes later after Guven Yalcin was brought down inside the penalty area by Pina. Benedyczak stepped up and converted the spot kick in the 56th minute to level the score.

Trabzonspor pushed for a winner and came close on several occasions, with Salah heavily involved in the closing stages. The visitors’ best opportunity arrived in the 69th minute when Salah delivered a free kick for Stefan Savic, whose header was tipped away by Gianniotis. On the rebound, Mustafa squared the ball across goal, but Onuachu was unable to apply the finishing touch.

Salah came close again in the 76th minute, volleying narrowly wide at the far post after latching onto Mustafa’s recycled cross following a corner. The result continues Trabzonspor’s trend in away season openers, with the Black Sea club dropping points in eight of its last 10 Super Lig campaigns when beginning the season on the road.