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SportsPublished: 24 August 2026 at 09:40

Salah scores twice but has two goals disallowed on Trabzonspor debut

Forward Salah scored two goals in his first start for Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor, though two further goals were disallowed during the match. He joined the club earlier this month on a free transfer.

An impressive but mixed debut

Salah made his first start for Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor, the team he joined earlier this month on a free transfer, meaning no fee was paid for his signing.

During the match, he managed to score twice, immediately showing his value to his new side. However, the scoreline could have looked even better — two further goals scored by Salah were disallowed during the game, meaning only two ended up counting on the scoresheet.

Attention on the new signing

Because Salah joined the club so recently and without a transfer fee, his first start drew considerable interest from both supporters and the media. Scoring twice in his first official appearance is being seen as a strong sign that the experienced forward can adapt quickly to his new surroundings and the team's style of play.

At the same time, the disallowed goals show that the match was not straightforward and that officiating decisions played a role in shaping the final outcome. Overall, though, the debut is being viewed as a positive step both for Salah personally and for Trabzonspor, who will hope his presence strengthens the team's attacking options in upcoming Super Lig fixtures.

Details about the opponent, the competition, and the final score have not yet been made public.

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