Midfielder Bernard Mensah played his first Turkish Super Lig debut for Kayserispor on Monday night in their opening 2-0 win over ten-man Antalyaspor.
But countryman Asamoah Gyan was an unused substitute.
Mensah was handed a starting role and replaced on the 90th minute mark.
He is on a season-long loan move from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.
Goals from Tjaronn Chery and Umut Bulut ensured Kayserispor started their campaign with a win.