Nigeria and Molde midfielder Daniel Daga made an emotional return residence on Wednesday, June 4, as he paid a courtesy go to to his mentor and soccer godfather, Otuekong Nse Essien, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
It marked his first journey again to Nigeria since sealing his high-profile switch to Norwegian top-flight membership Molde FK throughout the January switch window.
Daga, who turned 18 in January, has seen a meteoric rise in his profession over the previous two years. His go to to Otuekong Essien, the founding father of Carabana Academy and FC ONE Rocket, the place Daga was first scouted and nurtured was a second of satisfaction for all concerned in his footballing journey.
Otuekong Essien, who additionally serves as an Govt Board Member of the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF), celebrated the go to on his official social media channels with a heartfelt message:
“MY STAR BOY, DANIEL DAGA IS HERE WITH TWO HANDS..MAY GOD TAKE YOU TO THE PINNACLE OF YOUR CAREER. WELL PLAYED MY COACH.”
The submit additionally gave a nod to Coach Itoro, who accompanied Daga on the go to, acknowledging the position he performed within the younger midfielder’s improvement.
