Nigerian footballer who impregnated his Club President’s daughter: A ‘resurrected’ controversy

The controversial tale of Nigerian footballer Donatus Joseph Edafe, allegedly dismissed from his Slovenian club, Nogometno društvo Gorica, for impregnating the daughter of the club’s president, has resurrected on social media.

Here are seven key points shedding light on the contentious episode:

1. Timeline of Events: The incident dates back to December 2019, when Edafe, playing for the second-division Slovenian club, reportedly fell in love with the club president’s daughter and impregnated her, leading to his purported dismissal.
2. Contract Termination: The club allegedly terminated Edafe’s three-year deal for what it deemed “gross misconduct.” Admitting responsibility for the pregnancy, Edafe was instructed to stay away from the club premises.
3. FIFA Involvement: Advised by his agent, Edafe considered filing a case with FIFA, asserting that he had not violated any contractual agreements. Allegedly, the club president’s opposition prevented Edafe from communicating with his girlfriend.
4. Communication Blockade: The club president purportedly cut off all forms of communication between Edafe and his girlfriend, advising her to block him on social media. Teammates were reportedly hesitant to intervene due to fear of reprisal.
5. Denial by Edafe: In an unexpected turn, Edafe publicly denied the allegations a few days after the story emerged. He refuted the reports, stating that he was shocked to read such claims and clarified that no such events occurred during his stay in Slovenia.
6. Career Moves: Following his departure from Nogometno društvo Gorica, Edafe joined Indian club Minerva Punjab before moving to Ghaz Al-Shamal SC in Iraq, where he currently plies his trade as a 30-year-old striker.
7. Ongoing Mystery: Despite the conflicting narratives and public denial, the controversy surrounding Edafe’s alleged dismissal continues to intrigue, marking a peculiar chapter in the footballer’s career.