The current Assistant Coach of Rivers United, Yemi Olanrewaju, has identified with Nigerian football youngster and Molde midfielder, Daniel Daga following a six-month prison sentence for a non-consensual sex with a female counterpart, Silvernews.com.ng reports.
Olanrewaju, who tutored Daga during his stint as Head Coach of Enyimba, in a post on his official Twitter handle, said the ordeal will make him stronger and focused.
While describing Daga as a fighter and warrior, the young tactician noted that the trial won’t be the end of his career adding that it would make him a better person.
According to him, “to my Daniel Daga, if the whole world judges and turns against you, I Yema won’t. We are all human beings and have all made mistakes. It is not the end of your life or career. It is a bitter lesson and it came earlier to make you a better person and human.”
He pledged to stand by him during this challenging time saying that “I will never desert any of my loyal players during their trial and challenging time.”
Recall that the verdict was announced on Tuesday afternoon and the 19-year-old midfielder must also pay 10,000 kroner in legal costs.
