Rivers United Coach Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju, has publicly thrown his assist behind Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga following the teenager’s current authorized troubles in Norway.
Daga, a former Flying Eagles captain who at the moment performs for Molde FK, was reportedly sentenced on March 10, 2026, by the Nordmøre and Romsdal District Court docket to 6 months in jail for committing a sexual act with out consent.
Nonetheless, the participant’s authorized representatives have maintained that the encounter was consensual and confirmed that the decision will probably be appealed, that means the ruling shouldn’t be but legally binding.
Coach Yemi Olanrewaju labored with Daniel Daga carefully again in 2024 whereas he was in Enyimba.
Reacting to the event, Olanrewaju—popularly referred to as Coach Yema shared an emotional message encouraging the younger midfielder to stay robust regardless of the continued challenges and controversy.
Coach Yema wrote on through his social media deal with :
“My Daniel Daga, if the entire world judges and turns in opposition to you, I, Yema, gained’t. We’re all human beings and have all made errors. It isn’t the tip of your life or profession. It’s a bitter lesson that got here early to make you a greater particular person and human being.”
The Rivers United coach additional urged Daga to stay centered, stressing that the tough second may nonetheless develop into a turning level in his life and profession.
“You’re a fighter and a warrior. Keep robust and focus. The remaining solar can nonetheless dry sufficient garments. I’ll by no means desert any of my loyal gamers throughout their trial and difficult time.”
Following the court docket ruling, Molde FK suspended Daga from all coaching and match actions pending additional developments within the case.
Daga’s lawyer has since confirmed that the choice will probably be challenged within the Norwegian authorized system, with the enchantment anticipated to find out the ultimate consequence of the case.
The Nigerian midfielder, who turned 18 in 2025 earlier than signing his first skilled contract with Molde, had been broadly considered one among Nigeria’s brightest younger soccer prospects previous to the incident.
