Molde FK has excluded Nigeria U20 captain Daniel Daga from their winter training camp amid ongoing legal proceedings related to sexual assault charges in Norway. Daga, who captained Nigeria at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, has been formally charged under Norwegian law with sexual assault without consent. The case was reported to police in April 2025, and a court hearing is scheduled for March 2026 at Nordmøre and Romsdal District Court. The Norwegian club confirmed Daga’s suspension from all first-team activities and his exclusion from the squad while investigations continue. Daga’s legal team denies the allegations, stating the sexual encounter was consensual, and expresses confidence that he will clear his name in court. The case has cast a shadow over his promising career, which began with Molde about a year ago after transferring from Nigerian club FC One Rocket. Daga has made only one appearance this season. Molde chairman Odd Ivar Moen acknowledged the seriousness of the charges and the emotional strain on all parties involved. Meanwhile, in a related development, Brazilian former Manchester City player Robinho’s conviction for sexual assault was upheld, with a nine-year prison sentence in Italy for a 2013 incident, to be served in Brazil due to extradition policies. Separately, Chelsea has begun negotiations to sign 16-year-old Nigerian midfielder Abduljelil Kamaldeen, who impressed during a trial and is seen as a long-term project. The move is expected to focus on his development rather than immediate first-team inclusion, with discussions ongoing between Chelsea and Kwara Football Academy, which represents him. This potential transfer follows earlier denials by KFA regarding links to other European clubs like Anderlecht, emphasizing their focus on the player's education and football growth.