Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga kept up his fine scoring run for Molde, but the Norwegian side had to settle for a share of the spoils against Sarpsborg 08.
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Daniel Daga found the net for the second consecutive Eliteserien game, but it was not enough to hand Molde all three points as Sarpsborg 08 fought back for a 3-3 draw at the Aker Stadion on Sunday.
The Nigerian midfielder scored Molde’s third goal of the afternoon before the visitors staged a late rally to grab a share of the spoils. Daga showed sharp anticipation at the back post, heading home from close range after Emil Breivik’s flick-on from a corner picked him out unmarked.
A Growing Scoring Habit
The goal continues a productive run for the 19 year old, who also scored in Molde’s previous league outing against KFUM-Kameratene Oslo. That means Daga now has two goals in his last three Eliteserien appearances, a sign of his growing influence in the Molde midfield.
He was withdrawn in the 74th minute for Mathias Fjortoft Lovik after another impactful display. Fans tracking Nigerians in Europe’s lower-profile leagues can also check fixtures and offers through the Bet9ja promotions page for anyone keen to follow the Eliteserien season closely. (Betting advertisement, 18+ only)
Finding His Feet In Norway
Daga’s recent form suggests he is settling back into his best rhythm at Molde, with his last few performances underlining just how much the teenager has to offer going forward as the Norwegian season progresses.
Did You Know?
- Daniel Daga hails from Makurdi in Benue State, and began his football education at the Carabana FC academy before turning professional.
- He moved to Molde on a three-year deal in January 2025, arriving from Nigerian Professional Football League side Enyimba.
- Daga was part of Nigeria’s squad at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup and started every one of the team’s matches at the tournament.
- In 2024, he was named among the world’s top 60 young talents on a widely cited list compiled by The Guardian newspaper.
- His first taste of European football came in a UEFA Conference League tie against Shamrock Rovers, where he kept his composure to help Molde advance on penalties.
- Daga was a key figure in Nigeria’s WAFU B youth title win in 2022, part of a run of representative honours before his move abroad.
- Before joining Enyimba, he enjoyed a prolific spell at Dakkada FC, scoring 9 goals in 17 appearances during the 2022/23 season.
