Nigerian Footballer, Daniel Daga Sentenced To 6 Months In Prison Over Sexual Assault In Norway
Flying Eagles midfielder, 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, who plays for Norwegian club Molde FK, was convicted on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and ordered to pay 10,000 Norwegian kroner in legal costs, according to a report by TV 2 Norway. The case stems from an incident reported to Norwegian police in late April 2025. Daga was later charged under Section 297 of the Norwegian Penal Code, which deals with sexual activity without consent. During court proceedings, prosecutors requested a six-month prison sentence, a request the court eventually upheld. Public reports have provided limited details about the incident. Daga’s lawyer, Astrid Bolstad, said the player was disappointed with the ruling and maintains that the encounter was consensual, adding that the ruling is not yet final and that the player intends to appeal. “He is very upset about the verdict....