Match ReportSky SportsUnverified source· 17 Sept 2026
Samba's son Floyd scores twice on dream Man City debut
Floyd Samba marked his Manchester City debut with two goals as the holders cruised into the Carabao Cup fourth round.
B. Samba
player
Competition
Carabao Cup
Score
Man City 5-0 Norwich
Scorers
Samba (2), Cherki, Allan, McAidoo
Venue
Etihad Stadium
What happened. Floyd Samba, 17, scored twice on his Manchester City debut as the holders beat Norwich 5-0 at the Etihad to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round. Rayan Cherki, fellow debutant Allan and Ryan McAidoo also scored.
- Samba opened the scoring with a stooping header and curled home City's fourth.
- Allan scored and assisted on his debut; Norwich had a goal disallowed for offside.
- City will host Brighton in the fourth round.
“Enzo Maresca's perfect start as Man City boss is rolling on.”
— Ben Ransom
A sixth straight win for Enzo Maresca's side sets up a home fourth-round tie with Brighton.
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