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Floyd Samba scores twice on Manchester City senior debut
Floyd Samba is a 17-year-old footballer from England.
He made his first senior appearance for Manchester City.
City played Norwich City in the League Cup.
Samba scored two goals in the match.
His first goal was a header.
His second was a curling shot from 20 yards away.
City won the game 5-0.
Samba said the experienced players encouraged him to play his own game.
He was named the best player of the match and said he hopes to have a long career.
Seventeen-year-old midfielder Floyd Samba scored twice on his Manchester City debut.
Samba was named man of the match in City’s 5-0 League Cup win.
He played in an unfamiliar number nine role against Norwich City.
His goals came from a 28th-minute header and a 20-yard bending shot.
Samba credited first-team players’ advice for boosting his confidence.
- Who
- Floyd Samba, Manchester City, and Norwich City were involved.
- What
- Samba scored twice and was named man of the match in Manchester City’s 5-0 League Cup victory.
- Where
- The match was played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
- When
- Thursday; City’s fourth-round match against Brighton & Hove Albion is scheduled for next month.
- Why
- Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca promoted Samba after he excelled in the under-18 setup last season.
Key facts
- Player
- Floyd Samba
- Age
- 17
- Club
- Manchester City
- Competition
- League Cup
- Result
- Manchester City 5-0 Norwich City
- Goals
- A header in the 28th minute and a bending shot from 20 yards
- Next opponent
- Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round next month
Quotes
Floyd Samba
Seventeen-year-old English midfielder making his Manchester City senior debut
“I spoke to all of them , they have all been brilliant ... giving me advice like, play your game, be you. Those words have given me confidence and helped me score those two goals today.”
rediff.com
“To get a debut like that is mind blowing. I couldn't believe it myself, but that is just the beginning, I have got a big career ahead of me”
rediff.com
Sources
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