Nigerian footballer, Daniel Daga sentenced to prison over sex scandal in Norway

Nigerian footballer Daniel Daga has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court for a non-consensual sexual act. The 19-year-old midfielder for Molde FK has also been ordered to pay 10,000 Norwegian kroner in legal fees, as reported by TV 2 Norway.

The incident that led to the charges was reported to the Norwegian police in late April 2025. Daga was charged under Section 297 of the Norwegian Penal Code, which pertains to sexual acts without consent. Prosecutors sought a six-month sentence, which the court granted. Few details about the case have been disclosed to the public.

Daga’s attorney, Astrid Bolstad, expressed that the player is disheartened by the ruling and maintains the encounter was consensual. She mentioned that the verdict is not yet legally binding and stated Daga plans to appeal.

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“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 finalized.”

Molde FK announced that Daga will not participate in the club’s matchday squad until further notice. Club chairman Tarje Nordstrand Jacobsen acknowledged the situation as “very demanding” and emphasized the club’s respect for the seriousness of the issue while also prioritizing employee welfare.