Falconets forward Goodness Osigwe has secured a permanent move to Swedish club Djurgården from former Nigeria Women Football League champions, Edo Queens. The striker was part of the Edo Queens squad that lifted the NWFL Premiership title in 2024.
Djurgården’s sports director, Jean Balawo, said the club had been monitoring Osigwe since last year. “I first caught sight of Goodness during the U-20 World Cup in Colombia, where she provided a crucial assist in the match against Japan a match that ended 2-1 to Japan,” Balawo told the club’s official website.
Osigwe expressed her excitement at joining the Swedish top-flight side. “I am quick and like to take on opponents with my dribbling. I’ve managed to score some goals as well, and I play with confidence, which is important for me on the pitch,” she explained.
She added: “It’s a privilege to be in the capital’s club.”
Editorial
We welcome Goodness Osigwe’s move to Djurgården as another powerful reminder of how Nigerian women’s football is steadily exporting quality talent. The NWFL Premiership has long produced skilful players, but in recent years, more of them are finding pathways into European leagues. For Osigwe, this is both a reward for her consistency at Edo Queens and a fresh challenge in Sweden’s competitive environment.
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Her words about confidence and dribbling highlight the mindset of a forward who thrives on direct play. That’s exactly what fans in Stockholm will be eager to see energy, boldness, and flair. Beyond entertainment, though, this move represents development: testing herself against different tactical systems, climates, and standards of professionalism. If she adapts quickly, her growth will be rapid.
We must also view this through the lens of opportunity. The U-20 World Cup exposure clearly mattered, since Balawo referenced spotting her in Colombia. This shows once more how global tournaments can be turning points in young careers. Nigerian football authorities must continue investing in youth structures so that more Osigwes emerge.
We believe her move will inspire other NWFL talents, proving that commitment at home can open doors abroad. The Swedish league has served as a springboard for many African players into bigger European markets. If Osigwe flourishes, she could well become the next Nigerian forward to break barriers and set new standards for those following behind.
Did You Know?
- Djurgården’s women’s team, founded in 2003, has twice won the Swedish Damallsvenskan title (2003, 2004).
- Sweden’s Damallsvenskan is one of Europe’s most competitive women’s leagues and has produced stars like Kosovare Asllani and Lotta Schelin.
- Edo Queens are based in Benin City and are one of Nigeria’s most consistent women’s teams, known for producing national team players.
- Nigeria’s Falconets (U-20 women’s team) have reached the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final twice, in 2010 and 2014.
- Djurgården’s home ground, Stockholm Stadium, has hosted both men’s and women’s international matches and was also used during the 1912 Olympic Games.
