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Drogheda United vs Trabzonspor Friendly
Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor set to face Drogheda United in Turkey.
In brief
Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor set to face Drogheda United in Turkey. Drogheda United and Trabzonspor will play a friendly match in Turkey after a 20-year club relationship, despite Salah being left out of Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Drogheda United and Trabzonspor meet
Drogheda United will face Trabzonspor in a friendly match on the Black Sea coast in Turkey.
20-year club connection
The clubs have a two-decade-long relationship starting from 2006 when fans noticed shared symbols and colors.
Ottoman Empire aid during famine
The Ottoman Empire donated £1,000 to Ireland during the Great Famine in the 1800s.
Sister clubs since 2010
Drogheda and Trabzonspor became sister clubs in 2010 after Drogheda went into examinership in 2008.
Trabzonspor fans support Drogheda
Trabzonspor fans regularly visit Drogheda matches and some live nearby to attend games.
Salah left out of Egypt squad
Mohamed Salah was left out of Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier squad due to artificial turf.
What to remember
Drogheda United and Trabzonspor will play a friendly match in Turkey after a 20-year club relationship, despite Salah being left out of Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
