Sodje Makes Manchester City U18 Debut In 5-2 Win Against Reading
Published: February 15, 2020
Promising Nigerian youngster Tai Sodje made his competitive debut for Manchester City U18s as they hammered Reading 5-2 to reach the final of the Premier League Cup on Saturday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.
Tai comes from a famous footballing family, with uncles Efe and Sam Sodje representing the Super Eagles before hanging up their boots.
In the last switch made by Manchester City's U18 coach Gareth Taylor at Bearwood Park, Sodje replaced Sammy Robinson with seven minutes left on the clock.
Exciting winger Samuel Edozie started for the Citizens and was involved in the third goal scored by his team when
James McAtee slotted home after receiving a pass from the Anglo-Nigerian.
James McAtee slotted home after receiving a pass from the Anglo-Nigerian.
Cole Palmer, Liam Delap and Alex Robertson were Manchester City's other scorers while Imari Samuels and Melvin-Lambert found the net for the home team.
A product of the Sheffield United Academy, Tai Sodje turned down the chance to join Liverpool and Everton before transferring to Manchester City in 2015.
In the final of the Premier League Cup, Manchester City will face Stoke City, who beat Chelsea in the other semifinal.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : mancity.com
Latest News
- Romano confirms Lookman was an option for Spurs, dismisses Fenerbahce and Galatasaray links
- Done deal: Celtic sign second youngest Nigerian-born player to score in Premier League
- Super Eagles camp update: Nwabali arrives in Uyo ahead of World Cup qualifiers
- New Wolves signing Arokodare inherits shirt number worn by former Nigeria U23 striker
- Chelsea forward George was considered by Man Utd before Roma and Fulham deals collapsed
- Nigerian LB once on the books of Arsenal and Chelsea joins Southampton on scholarship deal
- Nwabali racing against time to join Super Eagles' Tuesday training, 15 players available
- 17yo Nigerian midfielder departs West Ham United for Nottingham Forest
- Bedford Town star among 3 players dropped as Rwanda announce travelling squad to Nigeria
- Super Eagles camp update: Iwobi, Bassey, Ola Aina among 13 players in Uyo pre-Rwanda


News Categories
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Vsbet
- F168
- F168
- MB88
- keo nha cai
- Norwegian Football
- Football Betting
- Polish Football
- VT88
- VT88
- sunwin
- sunwin
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football
- SHBET
- F168
- F168
- F168
- hi88