11.3.2026
Former Nigeria’s Flying Eagles star Daniel Daga has reportedly lost it over the six months prison sentence slammed on him by a Norwegian court for an alleged rape.
Daga who plays for Molde FK in the Norwegian league was handed he judgment on Tuesday and was also fined 10,000 Norwegian kroner (about N1.4m) in damages.
According to reports by TV 2 Norway, the court’s decision matched the punishment sought by prosecutors.
Daga denied the allegations and his lawyer Astrid Bolstad said his client is sad and very unhappy with the verdict and would be appealing the judgement.
“He is very upset about the verdict. He believes he is innocent and that everything happened with consent,” Bolstad told TV 2.
“The verdict is not legally binding yet. He should be treated like anyone else until the case is finalised,” Bolstad said, adding that the player had continued to train in recent weeks.
Meanwhile Molde FK said Daga will not be part of match day squad until his legal troubles are over.
“This is a very difficult case for everyone involved. Molde Football Club has a responsibility as an employer to take care of our employees in a responsible manner; while also having great respect for the seriousness of the case and the burden it places on all affected parties,” the club said.
“In light of the situation and the ongoing legal process, the club has decided that the player will not be part of the matchday squad until further notice.”
Daga joined Molde in 2025 and has made several appearances for the Norwegian side, scoring three goals. Before his move to Europe, he played in Nigeria’s domestic league for Enyimba FC after earlier stints with FC One Rocket and Dakkada FC.
He was in the Flying Eagles squad for the 2023 U-20 World Cup.