Teenager Samba Strikes Twice on Debut as Man City Thrash Norwich in League Cup
The 17-year-old striker earned man of the match honors after scoring in both halves and helping City advance to the fourth round.
- On Thursday, 17-year-old striker Floyd Samba scored twice on his Manchester City debut, leading the defending champions to a 5-0 victory over Norwich City in the Carabao Cup third round at Etihad Stadium.
- Manager Enzo Maresca promoted the academy graduate to the first team, deploying him in an unfamiliar number nine role to replace rested striker Erling Haaland for the match.
- Samba seized the opportunity, scoring the opener in the 28th minute with a precise header before bending a shot from 20 yards in the second half. Debutant Allan Elias and Ryan McAidoo also registered goals.
- Defending champions City secured advancement to the fourth round, where they will host Brighton and Hove Albion next month following the Carabao Cup draw.
- Manager Enzo Maresca praised his squad's discipline and performance, while Norwich manager Philippe Clement expressed disappointment, saying 'it is hard to take five goals from six shots on target.
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Samba stars in Man City rout of Norwich
Floyd Samba enjoyed a dream Manchester City debut as the 17-year-old struck twice in a 5-0 thrashing of Norwich to set up a League Cup last 16 meeting against Brighton. Samba was one of 10 changes Enzo Maresca made to the side that won a dramatic derby against Manchester United with 10 men on Sunday and the 17-year-old made his case for more minutes going forward. "To get a debut like that is mind blowing. I couldn't believe it myself," said Sam…
He scored two goals on his debut for Manchester City and was named man of the match.
No upset for Philippe Clement (52) in the English EFL Cup. The Belgian coach and his Norwich City lost heavily 5-0 to Manchester City, where Red Devil Jeremy Doku (24) was still absent due to a calf injury.
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Sept 18 : Floyd Samba wanted to give a good account of himself on his Manchester City senior debut but scoring twice and being named man of the match in Thursday's 5-0 League Cup win over Norwich City was more than the 17-year-old could have hoped for. City manager Enzo Maresca promoted the English midfiel
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