Kay Munyakazi made his first Premier League 2 start on Monday evening as Sunderland’s Under-21 side produced a commanding 5-1 victory over Nottingham Forest.
The 16-year-old midfielder started the fixture for the Wearside club, marking a new milestone in his development. Sunderland were dominant throughout, with the result reflecting their overall superiority on the night.
Munyakazi has been progressing steadily through Sunderland’s academy structure and his first PL2 start is a further indication of the club’s confidence in his abilities at this level.