Nigerian striker Joy Omewa has completed a permanent transfer from Nottingham Forest to Swedish champions BK Häcken, signing a contract that runs until the end of the 2029 season. The 23-year-old Super Falcons forward moves to the Gothenburg-based club after a remarkable rise in European football since leaving Nigeria at age 17.
Rapid Rise Through European Football
Omewa began her career with Confluence Queens in Nigeria before moving to Denmark, where she played for B93 and later established herself as one of the country's most prolific goalscorers at Fortuna Hjørring. Her breakthrough came in the 2024/25 season when she scored 22 league goals in 24 matches, finishing as the Danish league's top scorer and helping Fortuna Hjørring secure both the league title and the Danish Cup.
According to Soccerdonna, she left Denmark with 52 league goals and six strikes in European competitions before earning a move to Nottingham Forest. Now, she joins BK Häcken, the reigning Swedish champions and UEFA Women's Champions League participants.
International Debut and WAFCON Preparation
Omewa made her senior debut for the Super Falcons and scored twice in her first international appearance. She described representing Nigeria as a dream fulfilled: "It means so much to me. Representing Nigeria has been my dream since I was a child, and scoring two goals on my debut made it even more special."
According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Omewa is currently in Morocco with the Super Falcons squad preparing for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, where she hopes to continue her impressive form before joining her new teammates in Sweden.
Impact on Nigerian Women's Football
Omewa's transfer to a Champions League-contending club underscores the growing presence of Nigerian players in top European leagues. Her move from Nottingham Forest to BK Häcken represents a significant step up in competition, as the Swedish side regularly competes in European tournaments. The transfer also highlights the increasing recognition of Nigerian talent in women's football, following other Super Falcons stars who have moved to elite clubs across Europe.
Omewa's double against Senegal in a 3-0 international friendly victory at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne further demonstrated her ability to perform on the international stage, setting high expectations for her contributions at the upcoming WAFCON.
