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Nigeria prospect Edozie makes Manchester City debut as Leicester City bench Iheanacho & Daka

After impressing in the Citizens' pre-season friendlies, the 18-year-old has earned a spot in Pep Guardiola's starting XI at Wembley Stadium

Nigeria prospect Sam Edozie is set to make his competitive debut for Manchester City against Wilfred Ndidi and Dan Amartey’s Leicester City in the Community Shield on Saturday.

Edozie was among the players who impressed Pep Guardiola during City's pre-season training with a goal in each of the three friendly matches he played in.

The 18-year-old joins Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez and Ferran Torres to lead Manchester City’s attack at Wembley.

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He will be looking to secure his first win and silverware on his maiden outing with the first team.