St George's Park National Football Centre. In 2014, Rochdale manager Keith Hill said to the local press that Diba should be considered for the England under-18 side. Sexual offences and criminal activity Conviction In June 2021, Diba pleaded not guilty to three counts of raping a child under 13, three counts of rape, two counts of sexually assaulting a child under 13, two counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and three counts of sexual activity with a child. Diba did, however, plead guilty to a further charge of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Following a four-week trial, Diba was found guilty of raping and sexually abusing six girls and a woman over a five-year period. Upon being found guilty, Diba fell to his knees and cried loudly. The hearing had to be paused whilst court staff carried him from the room. On 24 September 2021, Diba was jailed for 24 years with an extended licence period of four years. Career statistics References External links 1997 births Living people Democratic Republic of the Congo footballers Democratic Republic of the Congo expatriate footballers Association football goalkeepers Rochdale A.F.C. players F.C. United of Manchester players English Football League players Glossop North End A.F.C. players Ashton United F.C. players Mossley A.F.C. players Sportspeople convicted of crimes Prisoners and detainees of England and Wales English people convicted of child sexual abuse 21st-century Democratic Republic of the Congo people