Nigerian footballer Daniel Daga has been acquitted of a sexual assault charge by the Norway Court of Appeal, overturning an earlier conviction that resulted in him spending approximately six months in prison.
The 19-year-old Flying Eagles midfielder was initially convicted by a lower court after being accused of sexually assaulting a young woman during his stay in Norway. However, following an appeal, the appellate court ruled that the prosecution had not proved the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to his acquittal. (tv2.no)
Appeal Court Cites Insufficient Evidence
According to the judgment, the Court of Appeal found that there was not enough reliable evidence to support a conviction under Norway’s criminal standard of proof.
The judges concluded that while the case involved conflicting accounts, the prosecution had failed to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt. As a result, Daga’s previous conviction was set aside, and he was formally acquitted of the charge. (tv2.no)
Six Months Spent in Custody
Before the appeal was decided, Daga had spent around six months in prison after the lower court’s ruling.
His legal representatives welcomed the appellate court’s decision, describing it as a vindication of his position throughout the legal proceedings. The acquittal means the earlier conviction no longer stands. (tv2.no)
Career May Resume After Legal Victory
The ruling could allow Daga to focus once again on his football career after months away from the game because of the legal case.
The young midfielder is regarded as one of Nigeria’s promising talents, having represented the country at youth level with the Flying Eagles. His future club and international plans are yet to be announced following the court’s decision.
Key Highlights
- Daniel Daga has been acquitted by the Norway Court of Appeal.
- The appeal court overturned his earlier conviction for sexual assault.
- Judges ruled that the prosecution did not prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Daga spent about six months in prison before the acquittal.
- The decision clears the way for him to continue his football career. (tv2.no)
The Story in Nigerian Pidgin
Norway Appeal Court Free Daniel Daga from Sexual Assault Case
Norway Appeal Court don clear Daniel Daga, the 19-year-old Flying Eagles midfielder, from the sexual assault case wey make am spend about six months for prison. The court talk say prosecutors no prove the allegations beyond reasonable doubt, so dem cancel the earlier conviction and declare am not guilty. (tv2.no)
The judgment means Daga no longer has a criminal conviction over the case and fit now return to focus on him football career. The young midfielder, wey don represent Nigeria at youth level, never announce him next move after the court victory.
