Salah opens Turkish account with first brace in nearly a year

Mohamed Salah opened his Trabzonspor scoring account with a decisive brace on matchday two, delivering his first multi‑goal performance since October 2025. The Egyptian forward had last struck twice against Djibouti in the African World Cup qualifiers, and before that, during his Liverpool spell, he recorded a Premier League double versus Southampton.

Salah’s opener arrived after Istanbul Başakşehir goalkeeper Muhammed Sengezer failed to secure the ball, allowing the forward to react quickest and finish from close range. He doubled his tally soon after, guiding a trademark side‑footed effort into the far corner with calm precision. His goals proved enough to secure a 2–1 victory and underline his immediate impact in Turkey.

The performance offered a reminder of Salah’s enduring instincts inside the box and his ability to decide matches with minimal chances. Trabzonspor supporters will hope this early spark signals a prolific chapter in their new star’s Super Lig adventure.