Enyimba midfielder and former Nigeria U-20 Flying Eagles player, Daniel Daga, is edging closer to a move to Europe as he targets a potential deal with an undisclosed club in Norway, Completesports.com reports.
The talented midfielder was notably absent as Enyimba, nicknamed The People’s Elephant, kept their CAF Confederation Cup knockout qualification hopes alive with a resounding 4-1 victory against Mozambique’s Black Bulls on Sunday in Uyo.
Completesports.com investigations revealed that Daga’s agent advised him to sit out the match to avoid potential injuries that could jeopardise the transfer.
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Daga, who was part of Enyimba’s squad during their goalless NPFL rescheduled fixture against Bendel Insurance in Aba on December 31, 2024, was present in Uyo on matchday and reportedly eager to play. However, he ultimately honoured his agent’s advice.
“He even went to congratulate the coach in his hotel room after the match,” Daga’s teammate disclosed to Completesports.com.
Surprisingly, Coach Stanley Eguma was not fazed by Daga’s absence, relishing the team’s emphatic victory.
“For some time now, we haven’t scored up to four goals in a single game,” a club source remarked.
Eguma had earlier informed the club chairman about Daga’s decision not to play, but efforts to convince the player to feature proved unsuccessful.
In Daga’s absence, Eguma drafted right-back Innocent Gabriel into the central midfield role, and the player excelled, prompting speculation that Gabriel may retain the position when Enyimba hosts Egypt’s Al-Masry in a crucial Matchday 5 CAF Confederation Cup fixture on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
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Eguma confirmed Daga’s absence while speaking to Completesports.com.
“Yes, Daga did not play, and someone else took the opportunity. That’s why we’re a team,” the former Rivers United manager said.
The coach also discussed his plans to strengthen the squad during the upcoming transfer window.
“Aside from the attack, we also need to bolster the defence, and a centre-back is a priority. I’m satisfied with the goalkeepers, but we’ll need about three midfielders,” Eguma added.
By Sab Osuji
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At the end, e go be one yeye club for Europe wey go push am into oblivion. Players need good advisers. Yes, the lure of earning in hard currency is good especially for those who were more home grown because of mostly false declared age but haba, a continental competition is also a fertile ground for scouting. Well, the exclusion has better been worth it because agents are mostly self serving