Flying Eagles Midfielder Daniel Daga Sentenced to Six Months in Norway

Nigerian footballer Daniel Daga has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being found guilty of carrying out a sexual act without consent.

The 19-year-old midfielder, who plays for Norwegian club Molde FK, was convicted on Tuesday and ordered to pay 10,000 Norwegian kroner in legal costs, according to reports from Norwegian broadcaster TV 2 Norway.

The case relates to an incident reported to Norwegian police in April 2025. Daga was later charged under Section 297 of the Norwegian Penal Code, which addresses sexual activity without consent.

During the trial, prosecutors requested a six-month prison sentence, which the court upheld. Public reports have provided limited details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Daga’s lawyer, Astrid Bolstad, said the player was disappointed with the ruling and maintains that the encounter was consensual. She also confirmed that the decision is not final and that he plans to appeal.

“He is very upset about the verdict. He believes he is innocent and that everything happened with consent,” Bolstad told TV 2.

Following the ruling, Molde FK described the case as a difficult situation and confirmed that Daga will not be included in the club’s matchday squad until further notice.

Club chairman Tarje Nordstrand Jacobsen said the club must balance supporting its employee while recognising the seriousness of the matter.

Daga joined Molde ahead of the 2025 season, making 15 appearances and scoring three goals. He previously represented Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and was the youngest player named in the country’s squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.