Daniel Daga, a key midfielder for Norway's Molde FK and former Nigerian youth international, is facing a six-month jail sentence following a court ruling on Tuesday.
The case centers on allegations of a sexual act without consent, a charge the player strongly denies.
The sentence is not yet "legally binding," meaning Daga stays out of prison for now while his lawyers fight the case in a higher court.
The club described the case as "very difficult" and serious. They have decided to keep Daga away from competitive games to respect the legal process.
Since moving to Europe for the 2025 season, Daga has been a productive player, scoring 3 goals in 15 games. He is widely considered one of Nigeria's most promising young midfielders.
The court's decision has put a temporary halt to a career that saw him become the youngest player in Nigeria's 2023 U-20 World Cup squad.
