Former Falconets striker Joy Omewa has earned the prestigious Player of the Year award in the Danish Women’s League for the 2024–2025 season, capping off an extraordinary campaign with Fortuna Hjørring.
Omewa found the back of the net 25 times and delivered six assists, playing a pivotal role in her club’s strong league performance. Her consistent impact in front of goal and work ethic off the ball made her a standout in the Danish top flight.
“It’s an honour to be recognised in such a competitive league,” said Omewa after receiving the award. “This season has been about growth, discipline and believing in the process.”
The Nigerian forward, once a bright prospect for the Falconets, joined Fortuna Hjørring just two years ago. Since then, her adaptation to European football has been swift and impressive, marked by a blend of sharp movement, clinical finishing, and intelligent link-up play.
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Her performances have reportedly caught the eye of several top clubs across Europe, with discussions already underway regarding a potential move in the summer transfer window. However, Omewa remains focused on finishing the season strong with her current side.
Editorial
We celebrate Joy Omewa’s rise not just as a triumph for one player, but as a statement of potential for Nigerian women’s football. Scoring 25 goals and assisting six more in a European top-tier league is a monumental achievement, and one that deserves both national attention and structural reflection.
We see in her journey the fruits of raw talent nurtured by opportunity. Her evolution from a Falconets player to the best in Denmark reflects what can happen when players are given room to grow and the right support systems around them. This is why domestic and international collaboration must be strengthened—so players like Omewa don’t slip through the cracks.
We’ve long argued that European leagues often provide the stability and competition needed for technical and tactical growth, and Omewa’s case validates that argument. But this shouldn’t mean that Nigeria rests on the laurels of exported talent. The Nigerian Women’s Football League must be resourced better to provide young players with an environment that rivals the professionalism of clubs abroad.
Her words growth, discipline, and belief in the process should be etched into the mindset of aspiring players across the country. But beyond inspiration, they demand action. Let this award remind football administrators and fans alike that investing in our players’ development is not a gamble it’s a guarantee of excellence waiting to unfold.
Did You Know?
- Fortuna Hjørring is one of Denmark’s most successful women’s football clubs, with 11 league titles to its name.
- Joy Omewa once scored a hat-trick against Senegal in a U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier in 2022.
- The Danish Women’s League (Kvinde Ligaen) has produced talents who later moved to top clubs in England, Germany, and Spain.
- Omewa is only the second African player to win the Danish Women’s League Player of the Year award.
- She studied sports psychology online while playing professionally, aiming to mentor young female athletes in the future.
