Daniel Daga Sentenced to Six Months in Prison in Norway
Daniel Daga, the former captain of Nigeria's U-20 national football team, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being found guilty of committing a non-consensual sexual act. Daga, who currently plays for Mold FK, received this sentence following legal proceedings in Norway.
His lawyer has confirmed that Daga intends to appeal the court's decision, maintaining that the encounter in question was consensual. In light of the verdict, Mold FK has released a statement acknowledging the court's ruling and indicated that Daga will not participate in any matches during the ongoing legal process.
The club expects Daga's legal team to challenge the judgment through an appeal.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Blueprint. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Blueprint
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Super Eagles' Daniel Daga Sentenced for Misconduct
Rivers Coach Supports Daga After Prison Sentence
Nigerian Player Sentenced for Sexual Assault in Norway
Nigerian Man Jailed for Sexual Assault in UK, Doctor Convicted of Fraud
Rabat Court Upholds Jail Terms for Senegalese Fans
Philip Otel Receives Two-Game Ban in Bundesliga
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
