Molde FK suspend Nigeria midfielder Daniel Daga over prison sentence over sexual assault

Norwegian side Molde Football Club has issued a statement following the publication of a court verdict against midfielder Daniel Daga, who was sentenced to six months in prison for a sexual assault case.

The club confirmed it is aware of the ruling from Romsdal District Court, but emphasized that the player has filed an appeal through his defense attorney.

“The case is therefore not final and will be processed further in the legal system,” the statement read.

Molde described the situation as “very demanding for all involved” and highlighted the club’s duty to responsibly care for its employees while respecting the gravity of the matter.

In light of the ongoing legal proceedings, the club has decided that Daga will not be included in the match squad “until further notice.”

Molde FK also said it will not provide further public comment “out of consideration for the further legal process and all parties involved.”

The statement was signed by Tarje Nordstrand Jacobsen, chairman of the board of Molde FK.

Daga, 19, had been regarded as one of Molde’s promising talents, and the suspension from first-team action underscores the serious off-field implications the case has had on his career.

The appeal means the legal process is ongoing, leaving the final outcome unresolved.