Ryan McAidoo provides assist as Manchester City thrash AEK Athens in Champions League

Home Home Latest News Latest News World Footaball World Footaball Ghana Players Abroad Ghana Players Abroad Ghana Premier League Ghana Premier League National Teams National Teams Videos Videos Black Stars Black Stars Transfer News & Rumours Transfer News & Rumours Kotoko Kotoko Hearts Of Oak Hearts Of Oak Ryan McAidoo provides assist as Manchester City thrash AEK Athens in Champions League 20 October 2026 Latest News Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with Twitter Share this with Whatsapp Image caption Manchester, United Kingdom – October 20: Ryan McAidoo of Manchester City and Stavros Pilios of AEK Athens battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2026/2027 match between Manchester City and AEK Athens at City of Manchester Stadium on October 20, 2026 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ryan Crockett/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) English-Ghanaian winger Ryan McAidoo made an immediate impact off the bench, providing an assist as Manchester City recorded a commanding 5-1 victory over AEK Athens in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.

The teenage attacker set up Phil Foden for City’s fifth goal in the 76th minute, capping an impressive performance by the hosts at the Etihad Stadium.

McAidoo, who came on in the 62nd minute to replace Floyd Samba, showed his attacking quality with a well-timed run down the right flank before delivering a precise cross into the penalty area. Foden finished from close range to complete his hat-trick and seal the emphatic victory.

City had taken control of the contest through Elliot Anderson’s 12th-minute opener before Foden doubled their advantage in the 34th minute.

AEK briefly threatened a comeback when Stavros Pilios scored seven minutes into the second half, but Rayan Cherki restored City’s two-goal cushion in the 57th minute.

Foden added his second of the evening in the 65th minute before McAidoo helped create the final goal.

The assist marked a memorable contribution for the young winger, who was among the Manchester City youngsters handed an opportunity to feature in European competition.

City will look to build on the convincing result as their Champions League campaign continues.