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Soccer News of Friday, 5 August 2016

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Uefa Champions League: Muniru Sulley to face Manchester City in qualifier

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Muniru Sulley and his Steaua Bucuresti side face a tall order against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League playoffs.

The Romanian side advanced to the final qualifying round after eliminating Czech side Sparta Prague.

Sulley came off the bench in the 2-0 win at home on Tuesday night as the Red and Blues advanced 3-1 on aggregate.

Manchester City new manager Pep Guardiola will be involved in this stage of the competition for the first time having qualified straight to the group stage during his spells with Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

The first leg will be played at the Arena Na?ional? on 16 August and the return leg at the Ettihad Stadium on 24 August.