Daniel Daga Set to Play Again After Court Ruling

Norwegian football club Molde FK has announced that Daniel Daga can play again. This comes after the Frostating Court of Appeal cleared him in a criminal case.

The club shared this news in a statement on its website. They noted that while the Court of Appeal has acquitted Daga, the ruling is not legally binding yet.

Molde has been watching the situation since the charges were made against Daga. They have been weighing their duties as an employer against the seriousness of the case.

With the Court of Appeal’s decision now out, the club considers the Nigerian midfielder ready to return to football immediately.

“Daniel Daga has been unanimously acquitted in the criminal case that was heard by the Frostating Court of Appeal. Molde FK takes note of the verdict, although the ruling is not yet legally binding,” the club stated.

“The club understands that this has been a serious and challenging case for everyone involved.

“Since the charges came up, Molde FK has been making ongoing assessments regarding the situation and our duty as an employer. Now that the Court of Appeal has ruled and Daniel Daga has been acquitted, we believe he is available to play for Molde FK moving forward.”

Molde's CEO Vegard Storvik described the legal process as tough for everyone connected to the case. He emphasized that the club wants to handle this matter with care.

“Today we received the Court of Appeal’s verdict. This has been a demanding period for everyone involved, and we want to approach it with respect and consideration for all affected,” Storvik said.

Even though they confirmed Daga’s return to training and matches, Molde made it clear they would not discuss the legal matters any further.

The club said they would not provide more information to respect everyone involved in the case.

This ruling opens the way for Daga’s return to competitive play as Molde gets ready for the rest of their season. They acknowledged that the Court of Appeal’s decision still needs to be legally binding.