Trabzonspor v Ferencvarosi: Mohamed Salah set for Papara Park debut as Europa League qualifier details confirmed

Trabzonspor will host Ferencvarosi in the first leg of their 2026-27 UEFA Europa League qualifying tie on Thursday, with Mohamed Salah expected to make his first official appearance at Papara Park for his new club.

The match will be played at Trabzonspor’s home stadium, where supporters are eagerly awaiting the Egyptian forward’s first appearance at the venue since his official move to the Turkish side. Salah’s potential debut has added further interest to a fixture that could shape Trabzonspor’s hopes of reaching the Europa League.

The Turkish club go into the tie looking to secure qualification and maintain their ambitions of playing European football. However, their opening result in the Turkish league was not ideal, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Kasımpasa.

That result will increase the importance of Thursday’s European meeting, particularly with Trabzonspor aiming to give their home supporters a positive performance. Ferencvarosi stand between them and progress in the qualifying campaign, with the tie to be decided over two legs.

ON SPORT has secured exclusive rights to show both the first and second legs between Trabzonspor and Ferencvarosi in the qualifying competition for the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League.

The first leg will be available on ON SPORT 1. Supporters who prefer to watch online can stream the match through the ON SPORT application.

The broadcaster has not yet announced the name of the commentator for the first leg. Further details are expected once ON SPORT confirms its commentary arrangements.

A promotional message accompanying the viewing information also encourages users to obtain a secure, fast internet connection through NordVPN and includes a sign-up prompt.

The match is scheduled for Thursday, 20 August 2026, at Papara Park. Kick-off is set for 20:00 Saudi Arabia time and 21:00 United Arab Emirates time.

For viewers in Saudi Arabia, the game will therefore begin at 8pm, while supporters in the United Arab Emirates can watch from 9pm. The fixture is the opening encounter of the two-match tie, with ON SPORT also due to provide coverage of the return meeting.

Much of the pre-match focus will centre on Salah and whether he makes his competitive debut in front of Trabzonspor’s home crowd. The anticipation follows the club’s official completion of his signing and the prospect of seeing the Egypt international play at Papara Park for the first time.

Trabzonspor’s supporters will also be hoping the home advantage can help the side respond to their early league setback. A victory would give them momentum before the second leg, while Ferencvarosi will be seeking a result that leaves them well placed to complete the tie and advance in the Europa League qualifying competition.