The youngster signed a pre-contract with the Norwegian club in 2024 and waited until January 2025, to sign a professional contract.
Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga has joined Norwegian top-flight club FK Molde on a three-year deal.
The former Flying Eagles star signed a pre-contract with the Norwegian club in 2024 and waited until January 2025, when he turns 18, to sign a professional contract.
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The ONE Rocket product spent a season and a half with the nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Enyimba before heading for his new adventure.
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FC ONE Rocket confirmed the move in a statement, praising Daga's remarkable rise through the ranks.
"We can confirm that Daniel Daga has joined Norwegian giants FK Molde on a three-year deal. We're incredibly proud of his journey from our youth team, Carabana Football Academy, to becoming a key player for FC ONE Rocket and the Nigerian national team," the statement read.
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Daga, who can play in various positions, including defensive midfield, central midfield, and central defense, has started training with his new team and is expected to make his debut soon.
Ahead of his debut, the midfielder confirmed that he look forward to win trophies with Molde.
He said, “I like commanding my fellow teammates and communicating with them, I love everything about football and I am here to win some great trophies with the club.”
Daga's impressive performances earned him a call-up to the Flying Eagles, where he played important role in winning the WAFU B tournament and participating in the Under 20 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2023 FIFA Under 20 World Cup.