Man City strike up Samba rhythm as they find surprise Haaland alternative

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Teenager Floyd Samba made an unforgettable senior debut by scoring twice to secure Manchester City's cup progress.

Seventeen-year-old Floyd Samba scored two goals on his senior debut to lead Manchester City to a Carabao Cup victory over Norwich City. The teenager's standout performance secured his team's advancement to the last 16, where they will face Brighton. Following the match, Samba described the experience as mind-blowing and expressed hope that the game marked only the beginning of his career.

Floyd Samba scored one goal in each half of the fixture.
Manchester City advanced to face Brighton in the next round of the tournament.
The player's father, Christopher, is a former defender for Blackburn and QPR.

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17years of age

2goals scored on debut

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Debut performances by young academy prospects often signal shifting tactical options for major clubs during domestic cup fixtures.

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Floyd Samba scored two goals on his debut to secure Manchester City's victory over Norwich City and advance them to the last 16.

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