Archive · 18 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- Thursday; City’s fourth-round match against Brighton & Hove Albion is scheduled for next month.
- Where
- The match was played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
- Why
- Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca promoted Samba after he excelled in the under-18 setup last season.
- 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