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Floyd Samba news
The gist
Floyd Samba, 17, scored on his Manchester City debut in a 2-0 Carabao Cup win.
The academy graduate is the latest City youngster to get first-team minutes.
How it unfolded
- Sep 16, 2026Enzo Maresca says academy graduates Ryan McAidoo, Kaden Braithwaite and Floyd Samba were all promoted to the first-team squad and are likely to be involved against Norwich; he notes Samba is the only one of the three yet to play minutes but 'he will'.
- Sep 17, 2026Samba makes his senior debut for Manchester City in the Carabao Cup third round tie with Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium, 19:30 UK kick-off, as City make 10 changes and also hand debuts to Geronimo Rulli and Allan.
- Sep 17, 2026Samba, 17, scores a headed effort in the 29th minute to open the scoring; Rayan Cherki doubles City's lead just after the half-hour mark for a 2-0 half-time lead.