Gabi Kanikovski Advances to Playoffs with Ferencvaros, Set to Face Mohamed Salah
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli player Gabi Kanikovski helped Ferencvaros advance to the European playoff round after a 1-1 draw with Gornik Zabrze, setting up a clash with Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gabi Kanikovski played 59 minutes in Ferencvaros' 1-1 draw with Gornik Zabrze.
- Ferencvaros advanced to the playoff round with a 2-1 aggregate win.
- Kasper Urbanski scored a penalty for Zabrze before halftime.
- An own goal by Michal Saczek secured Ferencvaros' progression.
- Ferencvaros will face Trabzonspor and Mohamed Salah in the next round.
Israeli midfielder Gabi Kanikovski played 59 minutes as Ferencvaros secured a spot in the playoff round of the European competitions after a 1-1 draw against Gornik Zabrze on August 13, 2026. Following a 1-0 win in the first leg in Hungary, Ferencvaros fell behind just before halftime when Kasper Urbanski scored a penalty for Zabrze. In response, Ferencvaros coach Blaz Sburli made attacking substitutions, bringing Kanikovski on in the 59th minute. The match was ultimately decided by an own goal from Michal Saczek, which ensured Ferencvaros' progression without the need for extra time.
In the next stage, Kanikovski and Ferencvaros will face Trabzonspor, featuring Egyptian star Mohamed Salah. This development highlights the participation of Israeli players in European club competitions alongside prominent teams like Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem, who also played on the same evening.
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