Daniel Daga, a former Nigerian U-20 midfielder, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court following a conviction for committing a sexual act without consent.
According to TV 2 Norway, the verdict was delivered on Tuesday by the Nordmøre og Romsdal District Court. However, the 19-year-old footballer will appeal the ruling through his lawyer, meaning he may not serve any jail time while the case continues through the legal process.
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Daga’s lawyer, Astrid Bolstad, confirmed the decision to appeal, insisting that the midfielder maintains the encounter was consensual.
“He is terribly sorry that the verdict was the way it was. He believes he is innocent and that everything happened with consent,” Bolstad told TV 2.
“He will appeal the verdict. The verdict is not final. He will be treated like everyone else until he is sentenced.”
The midfielder, who plays for Norwegian side Molde FK, faced accusations of sexually assaulting an unnamed woman. The incident reportedly occurred in April, while he was formally charged on December 19, 2025.
In addition to the custodial sentence, Daga was ordered to pay NOK 10,000 in legal costs, approximately N1.45 million.
The Nigerian midfielder moved to Norway from Enyimba F.C. in 2025 and has made 15 appearances for Molde, scoring three goals since joining the club.
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