Konyaspor have strengthened their squad with the signing of Egyptian striker Mostafa Mohamed but suffered a 1-0 defeat to Erzurumspor FK in the Süper Lig on the same day. According to Sporx.com, the 28-year-old forward has signed a three-year contract and will wear the number 42 shirt.
The club made this significant transfer move on Sunday despite their poor league form. As reported by Sözcü Gazetesi, Mostafa Mohamed's signing ceremony took place at the club museum inside the stadium, with Football Branch Manager Ali Camgöz in attendance. The player began his career at Egypt's El Dakhlia before playing for clubs including Zamalek, Galatasaray, and Nantes.
What shirt number will Mostafa Mohamed wear at Konyaspor?
Mostafa Mohamed will wear the number 42 shirt for Konyaspor. Sporx.com reported that the club welcomed the player in their official announcement, wishing him success in the green-and-white jersey. Mohamed first came to Turkey in 2021 when he transferred to Galatasaray, later moving to French side Nantes after his performances there.
The Egyptian striker's arrival comes as Konyaspor sits 18th in the league, having scored just 3 goals while conceding 7 so far this season. His name will be added to the forward section on the club's squad page. Trailing leaders Galatasaray by 10 points, Konyaspor have lost all three of their opening matches.
What happened in the Erzurumspor FK match?
Konyaspor lost 1-0 to Erzurumspor FK in the fourth week of the Süper Lig. According to DHA's match report, the only goal came in the 17th minute from Eren Tozlu. The home team developed an attack down the left flank, with Tozlu rising to meet Giorbelidze's cross and sending the ball into the net.
Konyaspor couldn't find an equalizer in the remaining minutes. In the 60th minute, Melih İbrahimoğlu's shot hit the crossbar. Then in the 62nd minute, Eren Tozlu's bicycle kick attempt deflected off Adil Demirbağ and went out. Bein Sports Turkey's highlights showed that this result gave Erzurumspor their first win of the season while handing Konyaspor their fourth consecutive defeat.
What is Konyaspor's league position?
Konyaspor have lost all four of their matches, remaining on zero points and sitting at the bottom of the table. Data from the standings page shows they have a -4 goal difference. Four defeats since the start of the season have left them 10 points behind leaders Galatasaray.
Statistics from Forza Football indicate that despite having 65% possession against Erzurumspor, Konyaspor managed only one shot on target. With an expected goals (xG) value of 1.56, the team failed to convert their advantage into a score. Their next match is against Gaziantep FK on December 6, 2026, which can be followed on the fixtures page.
