Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga has spoken about the raw emotion behind his goal celebration during Molde’s 4-2 victory over KFUM Oslo in the Norwegian Eliteserien on Sunday, describing the moment as one of the most significant of his career after a prolonged and deeply difficult absence from football, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Daga, 19, broke down in tears after scoring Molde’s equaliser in the 40th minute, dropping to the turf and covering his face with his jersey in a moment that visibly moved players, officials and supporters alike.
“It’s been a long time since I played. It was a big moment for me. I’m grateful to God; it was a very emotional moment for me,” Daga said as quoted by TV2.
The goal came in his second start since being reinstated to Molde’s squad following his acquittal earlier this month by Norway’s Frostating Court of Appeal, which overturned a March
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