Daniel Daga joins Enyimba for the NPFL & AFL campaign

[Sunset]

Daniel Daga joins Enyimba for AFL campaign
https://www.aclsports.com/daniel-daga-j ... -campaign/
One of Nigeria's highly rated youngsters Daniel Daga will don the Enyimba colours in the 2023/2024 season.
Fisayo Dairo

Last updated: 2023/09/23 at 5:18 PM
Fisayo Dairo
Published September 23, 2023
Share

As featured on NewsNow: Sport news
Sport News 24/7
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Enyimba FC have added much coveted Flying Eagles’ midfielder to their ranks ahead of their campaign in the inaugural African Football League (AFL), www.aclsports.com reports.

Daga, 16, was one of Nigeria’s top performers at the 2023 U20 FIFA World Cup and has been attracting interests from top European sides but may have to wait till he clocks 18 before leaving the country to sign a professional contract.

The defensive midfielder has been on the books of Nigerian National League (NNL) side FC One Rocket but his club has now found an agreement to have him join Enyimba on a season-long loan.

Daga has joined up with Finidi George’s Enyimba since last week and the talented player featured for the People’s Elephant in their pre-season friendly against Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa on Saturday.

With Enyimba already out of the CAF Champions League, the addition of Daniel Daga to their team is expected to add more competition to their midfield ahead of their participation in the AFL next month.

Former African champions Enyimba have been drawn against Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca in their AFL quarter final fixture, an outing Daniel Daga will be looking forward to participating in.

The first leg of the AFL quarter final match has been scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on October 22, 2023 with the return leg to hold in Casablanca three days later.

In the meantime, Enyimba in Daniel Daga’s first start for the club thrashed Bayelsa United 4-1 in Yenagoa on Saturday morning as both teams continue their preparations for the new league season.

Striker Chijioke Mbaoma and midfielder Eze Ekwutoziam scored in the first half to give the People’s Elephant a 2-0 lead before winger Joseph Atule scored twice in the second half as Enyimba ran riot against the Prosperity Boys.

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

He'll be in Nigeria till he’s 18yrs I think. Is this a good move for a kid of his Calibre? Injuries happen o.

[olu]

Nice move. I just hope the league can go on consistently

[1naija]

Injuries don't happen abroad?

He'll be in Nigeria till he’s 18yrs I think. Is this a good move for a kid of his Calibre? Injuries happen o.

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

Injuries don't happen abroad?

He'll be in Nigeria till he’s 18yrs I think. Is this a good move for a kid of his Calibre? Injuries happen o.

He doesn't have a contract offer yet, just worried he could get injured playing competitively before he signs.

[Sunset]

He'll be in Nigeria till he’s 18yrs I think. Is this a good move for a kid of his Calibre? Injuries happen o.

This is the best move he can make in his situation as he'll get the chance to play for one of the best clubs in the Country not to mention them featuring in the first African Football League in October

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

He'll be in Nigeria till he’s 18yrs I think. Is this a good move for a kid of his Calibre? Injuries happen o.

This is the best move he can make in his situation as he'll get the chance to play for one of the best clubs in the Country not to mention them featuring in the first African Football League in October

I’m just concerned about him getting injured an affecting his chances of getting a top club. Remember Nwobodo? He was a top MF prospect that was destined for great things until he got injured. It’s well sha.

[Sunset]

Another FE Midfielder Onuche Ogbelu (20) looks set for a move to a AFL side Esperance De Tunis.

[Sunset]

He'll be in Nigeria till he’s 18yrs I think. Is this a good move for a kid of his Calibre? Injuries happen o.

This is the best move he can make in his situation as he'll get the chance to play for one of the best clubs in the Country not to mention them featuring in the first African Football League in October

I’m just concerned about him getting injured an affecting his chances of getting a top club. Remember Nwobodo? He was a top MF prospect that was destined for great things until he got injured. It’s well sha.

Injuries are part of the game bros there's nothing that can be done about that

[Bigpokey24]

my goodness, you've started competing with tobi as the slowest mind on CE.. for goodness sake injures are part of football.. the sad part is you chose to talk about injuries instead of the players development. All because he isn't from Ibadan..smh why do you hate none YOruba player Nigerians ?

He'll be in Nigeria till he’s 18yrs I think. Is this a good move for a kid of his Calibre? Injuries happen o.

This is the best move he can make in his situation as he'll get the chance to play for one of the best clubs in the Country not to mention them featuring in the first African Football League in October

I’m just concerned about him getting injured an affecting his chances of getting a top club. Remember Nwobodo? He was a top MF prospect that was destined for great things until he got injured. It’s well sha.

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

He'll be in Nigeria till he’s 18yrs I think. Is this a good move for a kid of his Calibre? Injuries happen o.

This is the best move he can make in his situation as he'll get the chance to play for one of the best clubs in the Country not to mention them featuring in the first African Football League in October

I’m just concerned about him getting injured an affecting his chances of getting a top club. Remember Nwobodo? He was a top MF prospect that was destined for great things until he got injured. It’s well sha.

Injuries are part of the game bros there's nothing that can be done about that

Yes, but it’s rare for a top teenage academy prospect to start playing professionally on a temporary basis before signing his first contract.

[Sunset]

He'll be in Nigeria till he’s 18yrs I think. Is this a good move for a kid of his Calibre? Injuries happen o.

This is the best move he can make in his situation as he'll get the chance to play for one of the best clubs in the Country not to mention them featuring in the first African Football League in October

I’m just concerned about him getting injured an affecting his chances of getting a top club. Remember Nwobodo? He was a top MF prospect that was destined for great things until he got injured. It’s well sha.

Injuries are part of the game bros there's nothing that can be done about that

Yes, but it’s rare for a top teenage academy prospect to start playing professionally on a temporary basis before signing his first contract.

And that's what makes his case special. If not for his age he'd already have been signed by a European Club, so this is the next best avenue for him to develop.

For starters this wouldn't be his first professional season at the senior level, just last year he was a starter for his parent club (FC One Rocket) in the NNL and this year made his NPFL debut on loan with relegated Dakkada in which he also scored in his only appearance for the club.

[ohenhen1]

Enyimba need to sign him into a long term deal. Pre contract before he turns 18. He will have good resale value. That is what Nigeian clubs should be doing.

[Enugu II]

Enyimba need to sign him into a long term deal. Pre contract before he turns 18. He will have good resale value. That is what Nigeian clubs should be doing.

He may not want that. Moreover, it is more than likely that Enyimba have him on loan from his NNL club that still will hold on to his contract until he leaves Nigeria. That is usually the case.

[Lolly]

He'll be in Nigeria till he’s 18yrs I think. Is this a good move for a kid of his Calibre? Injuries happen o.

And he can still play for our Under 17 teams.

[Otitokoro]

Since yall keep saying he is the next best thing, kind of curious why the said 'European club' didn't bother to sign him into their Academy teams (U15, U18, etc)?

He'll be in Nigeria till he’s 18yrs I think. Is this a good move for a kid of his Calibre? Injuries happen o.

This is the best move he can make in his situation as he'll get the chance to play for one of the best clubs in the Country not to mention them featuring in the first African Football League in October

I’m just concerned about him getting injured an affecting his chances of getting a top club. Remember Nwobodo? He was a top MF prospect that was destined for great things until he got injured. It’s well sha.

Injuries are part of the game bros there's nothing that can be done about that

Yes, but it’s rare for a top teenage academy prospect to start playing professionally on a temporary basis before signing his first contract.

And that's what makes his case special. If not for his age he'd already have been signed by a European Club, so this is the next best avenue for him to develop.

For starters this wouldn't be his first professional season at the senior level, just last year he was a starter for his parent club (FC One Rocket) in the NNL and this year made his NPFL debut on loan with relegated Dakkada in which he also scored in his only appearance for the club.

[Sunset]

Do some research on the process it takes for a professional club to sign a minor (under the age of 18) from another continent and you'll get your answer

Since yall keep saying he is the next best thing, kind of curious why the said 'European club' didn't bother to sign him into their Academy teams (U15, U18, etc)?

He'll be in Nigeria till he’s 18yrs I think. Is this a good move for a kid of his Calibre? Injuries happen o.

This is the best move he can make in his situation as he'll get the chance to play for one of the best clubs in the Country not to mention them featuring in the first African Football League in October

I’m just concerned about him getting injured an affecting his chances of getting a top club. Remember Nwobodo? He was a top MF prospect that was destined for great things until he got injured. It’s well sha.

Injuries are part of the game bros there's nothing that can be done about that

Yes, but it’s rare for a top teenage academy prospect to start playing professionally on a temporary basis before signing his first contract.

And that's what makes his case special. If not for his age he'd already have been signed by a European Club, so this is the next best avenue for him to develop.

For starters this wouldn't be his first professional season at the senior level, just last year he was a starter for his parent club (FC One Rocket) in the NNL and this year made his NPFL debut on loan with relegated Dakkada in which he also scored in his only appearance for the club.

[mystic]

Another FE Midfielder Onuche Ogbelu (20) looks set for a move to a AFL side Esperance De Tunis.

Ogbelu is a super talent! I was shocked that he was dropped for the World Cup proper. Has the potential to go places.

[Bigpokey24]

you sure say you sabi ball so? YOu want that EU club to get fined for trading a minor across the ocean eh?

Since yall keep saying he is the next best thing, kind of curious why the said 'European club' didn't bother to sign him into their Academy teams (U15, U18, etc)?

He'll be in Nigeria till he’s 18yrs I think. Is this a good move for a kid of his Calibre? Injuries happen o.

This is the best move he can make in his situation as he'll get the chance to play for one of the best clubs in the Country not to mention them featuring in the first African Football League in October

I’m just concerned about him getting injured an affecting his chances of getting a top club. Remember Nwobodo? He was a top MF prospect that was destined for great things until he got injured. It’s well sha.

Injuries are part of the game bros there's nothing that can be done about that

Yes, but it’s rare for a top teenage academy prospect to start playing professionally on a temporary basis before signing his first contract.

And that's what makes his case special. If not for his age he'd already have been signed by a European Club, so this is the next best avenue for him to develop.

For starters this wouldn't be his first professional season at the senior level, just last year he was a starter for his parent club (FC One Rocket) in the NNL and this year made his NPFL debut on loan with relegated Dakkada in which he also scored in his only appearance for the club.

[Otitokoro]

Oh, so I guess when the likes of Ebenezer Akinmosiro was signed by Inter Milan, or Benjamin Franklin was signed by Brentford or even Samuel Chukwueze was signed by Villareal, they were not under 18? Or did they not go through the same process this fella should have gone through?
Or better still, when that your client (the thirty something year old man trapped in the body of a 16 year old) was signed by the Swedish club he duped, was he not supposedly under 18?
Dude, you really need to come up with a more credible argument.

All this your energy behind this Daga fellow is highly suspect. It looks like another kite that's being flown by his agents (you inclusive!). Dude ain't just it, just like most of the others you've tried selling here.

Do some research on the process it takes for a professional club to sign a minor (under the age of 18) from another continent and you'll get your answer

Since yall keep saying he is the next best thing, kind of curious why the said 'European club' didn't bother to sign him into their Academy teams (U15, U18, etc)?

This is the best move he can make in his situation as he'll get the chance to play for one of the best clubs in the Country not to mention them featuring in the first African Football League in October

I’m just concerned about him getting injured an affecting his chances of getting a top club. Remember Nwobodo? He was a top MF prospect that was destined for great things until he got injured. It’s well sha.

Injuries are part of the game bros there's nothing that can be done about that

Yes, but it’s rare for a top teenage academy prospect to start playing professionally on a temporary basis before signing his first contract.

And that's what makes his case special. If not for his age he'd already have been signed by a European Club, so this is the next best avenue for him to develop.

For starters this wouldn't be his first professional season at the senior level, just last year he was a starter for his parent club (FC One Rocket) in the NNL and this year made his NPFL debut on loan with relegated Dakkada in which he also scored in his only appearance for the club.

[Sunset]

As I said earlier if you just did a tiny bit of research you wouldn't be here posting like an dumbass with these stupid conspiracy theories but here we are... Every single player you mentioned were all 18 by the time they were all signed something anyone with half a brain can find on google

Oh, so I guess when the likes of Ebenezer Akinmosiro was signed by Inter Milan, or Benjamin Franklin was signed by Brentford or even Samuel Chukwueze was signed by Villareal, they were not under 18? Or did they not go through the same process this fella should have gone through?
Or better still, when that your client (the thirty something year old man trapped in the body of a 16 year old) was signed by the Swedish club he duped, was he not supposedly under 18?
Dude, you really need to come up with a more credible argument.

All this your energy behind this Daga fellow is highly suspect. It looks like another kite that's being flown by his agents (you inclusive!). Dude ain't just it, just like most of the others you've tried selling here.

Do some research on the process it takes for a professional club to sign a minor (under the age of 18) from another continent and you'll get your answer

Since yall keep saying he is the next best thing, kind of curious why the said 'European club' didn't bother to sign him into their Academy teams (U15, U18, etc)?

I’m just concerned about him getting injured an affecting his chances of getting a top club. Remember Nwobodo? He was a top MF prospect that was destined for great things until he got injured. It’s well sha.

Injuries are part of the game bros there's nothing that can be done about that

Yes, but it’s rare for a top teenage academy prospect to start playing professionally on a temporary basis before signing his first contract.

And that's what makes his case special. If not for his age he'd already have been signed by a European Club, so this is the next best avenue for him to develop.

For starters this wouldn't be his first professional season at the senior level, just last year he was a starter for his parent club (FC One Rocket) in the NNL and this year made his NPFL debut on loan with relegated Dakkada in which he also scored in his only appearance for the club.

[Enugu II]

As I said earlier if you just did a tiny bit of research you wouldn't be here posting like an dumbass with these stupid conspiracy theories but here we are... Every single player you mentioned were all 18 by the time they were all signed something anyone with half a brain can find on google

Oh, so I guess when the likes of Ebenezer Akinmosiro was signed by Inter Milan, or Benjamin Franklin was signed by Brentford or even Samuel Chukwueze was signed by Villareal, they were not under 18? Or did they not go through the same process this fella should have gone through?
Or better still, when that your client (the thirty something year old man trapped in the body of a 16 year old) was signed by the Swedish club he duped, was he not supposedly under 18?
Dude, you really need to come up with a more credible argument.

All this your energy behind this Daga fellow is highly suspect. It looks like another kite that's being flown by his agents (you inclusive!). Dude ain't just it, just like most of the others you've tried selling here.

Do some research on the process it takes for a professional club to sign a minor (under the age of 18) from another continent and you'll get your answer

Since yall keep saying he is the next best thing, kind of curious why the said 'European club' didn't bother to sign him into their Academy teams (U15, U18, etc)?

Injuries are part of the game bros there's nothing that can be done about that

Yes, but it’s rare for a top teenage academy prospect to start playing professionally on a temporary basis before signing his first contract.

And that's what makes his case special. If not for his age he'd already have been signed by a European Club, so this is the next best avenue for him to develop.

For starters this wouldn't be his first professional season at the senior level, just last year he was a starter for his parent club (FC One Rocket) in the NNL and this year made his NPFL debut on loan with relegated Dakkada in which he also scored in his only appearance for the club.

Sunset,

No be fight oooo! Best to simply explain to Otitokoro. No more, no less.

There are examples of people under 18 who make the move, nevertheless. However, in such a case the move may follow a parent also moving. Recall, the case of the Ghanaian starlet, Odartey Nii Lamptey, in those days who had to change his name and was assigned as Keshi's child in order to move to Anderlecht as an underage. Second, a player below the age may move along with a parent. Those are the conditions and those are important because they were conditions instituted to prevent child trafficking.

[Otitokoro]

You're such a simpleton!
As explained by Enugu II, there are several examples of kids signed by the academy's of big clubs before their 18th birthday. They then, in some cases, go on to sign 'professional' contracts once they turn 18. Fact!
Samuel Chukwueze joined Villareal before he turned 18 and played for their U18 and B teams, before being promoted to their A team. Lionel Messi is another.
Again, some research would have helped you understand this, simpleton!.

As I said earlier if you just did a tiny bit of research you wouldn't be here posting like an dumbass with these stupid conspiracy theories but here we are... Every single player you mentioned were all 18 by the time they were all signed something anyone with half a brain can find on google

Oh, so I guess when the likes of Ebenezer Akinmosiro was signed by Inter Milan, or Benjamin Franklin was signed by Brentford or even Samuel Chukwueze was signed by Villareal, they were not under 18? Or did they not go through the same process this fella should have gone through?
Or better still, when that your client (the thirty something year old man trapped in the body of a 16 year old) was signed by the Swedish club he duped, was he not supposedly under 18?
Dude, you really need to come up with a more credible argument.

All this your energy behind this Daga fellow is highly suspect. It looks like another kite that's being flown by his agents (you inclusive!). Dude ain't just it, just like most of the others you've tried selling here.

Do some research on the process it takes for a professional club to sign a minor (under the age of 18) from another continent and you'll get your answer

Since yall keep saying he is the next best thing, kind of curious why the said 'European club' didn't bother to sign him into their Academy teams (U15, U18, etc)?

Injuries are part of the game bros there's nothing that can be done about that

Yes, but it’s rare for a top teenage academy prospect to start playing professionally on a temporary basis before signing his first contract.

And that's what makes his case special. If not for his age he'd already have been signed by a European Club, so this is the next best avenue for him to develop.

For starters this wouldn't be his first professional season at the senior level, just last year he was a starter for his parent club (FC One Rocket) in the NNL and this year made his NPFL debut on loan with relegated Dakkada in which he also scored in his only appearance for the club.