Floyd Samba scores twice on Manchester City debut against Norwich City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Floyd Samba made an impressive debut for Manchester City, scoring two goals in a 5-0 Carabao Cup victory over Norwich City on September 18, 2026. The 17-year-old was given a starting role in Haaland's absence and opened the scoring with a header before adding a second with a well-placed strike. Manager Enzo Maresca had approached Samba two days prior about starting up front. The win sets up a matchup against Brighton and Hove Albion in the next round of the cup, following Brighton's victory over Manchester United.
- •Floyd Samba scored his first two goals for Manchester City.
- •The match ended 5-0 in favor of Manchester City.
- •Rayan Cherki and Allan also scored for City.
- •City will face Brighton and Hove Albion next in the cup.
- •Erling Haaland was rested for this match.
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"Manchester City prodigy Floyd Samba has opened up on his 'dream' debut, which saw him net a stunning brace in a 5-0 Carabao Cup rout of Norwich City, and Erling Haaland's influence on his play
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