Egyptian viewers will be able to follow Mohamed Salah’s first European campaign with Trabzonspor on ON Sport, after the network secured the broadcast rights for both legs of the Turkish club’s UEFA Europa League playoff against Ferencváros.
Trabzonspor hosted the Hungarian side in the first leg on August 20, 2026, before travelling to Budapest for the return match on August 27. The winner of the tie will qualify for the Europa League league phase, while the losing side will drop into the UEFA Conference League.
Mohamed Salah’s First European Tie With Trabzonspor
The playoff marks Salah’s first European knockout tie since joining Trabzonspor following his departure from Liverpool.
The Egyptian star made his competitive debut for the Turkish side in a 1–1 league draw against Kasimpasa on August 15, entering from the bench in the second half. Attention then quickly shifted to the Ferencváros clash, with a place in the Europa League league phase at stake.
For Egyptian fans, ON Sport’s coverage means Salah’s first continental matches in Trabzonspor colors will be available on local television rather than requiring an international sports package.
Both Legs Confirmed for ON Sport
Initial reports focused mainly on the first leg, but ON Sport’s rights cover both matches in the playoff round.
The first leg took place at Trabzonspor’s home ground on August 20, while the return fixture is scheduled for August 27 in Hungary. UEFA’s official schedule confirms the two dates.
Broadcast listings also confirmed ON Sport 1 as the Egyptian broadcaster for the opening match.
A High-Stakes Start to Salah’s European Journey
The two matches carry more weight than a standard early-season fixture.
Trabzonspor finished third in the Turkish Süper Lig last season and are aiming to secure a place in the Europa League proper. Salah’s arrival has added considerable attention to the club’s European campaign, especially across Egypt and the wider Arab world.
The tie also features a familiar face for Salah in former Liverpool teammate Naby Keïta, who is part of the Ferencváros squad, adding another storyline to the matchup.
Why the Broadcast Matters in Egypt
Salah remains one of the most followed Egyptian athletes in the world, and his move to Turkey has created a new audience for Trabzonspor among Egyptian football fans.
Securing local broadcast rights to both playoff matches allows viewers in Egypt to follow his new club from the very beginning of its European campaign.
It also continues ON Sport’s recent push to secure high-interest international fixtures involving Egyptian players and clubs.
What Comes Next?
The outcome of the two-leg tie will determine Trabzonspor’s European path for the rest of the season.
Victory over Ferencváros would send the Turkish club into the Europa League league phase, while defeat would move them into the Conference League instead.
Either way, Salah’s first European chapter with Trabzonspor has officially begun — and Egyptian fans can follow both legs on ON Sport.
