Nottingham Forest Women have completed the signing of Nigeria international, Joy Omewa from Danish champions Fortuna Hjørring, securing the prolific forward on a permanent contract until the end of the 2025/26 season.
The 23-year-old arrives in England with an impressive scoring pedigree and a growing reputation as one of the most clinical forwards to emerge from Scandinavia in recent seasons.
Omewa joins Forest after a highly successful five-year spell with Fortuna Hjørring, where she scored over 50 goals in all competitions and played a central role in the club’s domestic dominance.
Her achievements in Denmark include:
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Two Danish Women’s Cup titles
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Kvindeligaen league title (2024/25)
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Danish Women’s League Player of the Season (2024/25)
During that award-winning campaign, Omewa finished as the league’s top scorer with 22 goals and four assists in just 23 matches.
This season, she has continued that form on the continental stage, netting three goals in four UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers, while also contributing in Europa Cup matches for Fortuna Hjørring.
From Nigeria to Europe: Joy Omewa’s Rise
Omewa’s football journey began in Nigeria, where she featured at youth level for Osun Babes before moving on to Confluence Queens.
In 2021, she made the switch to Europe, joining Boldklubben af 1893 (B.93) in Denmark, where she scored three goals in nine appearances.
Later that year, she signed for Fortuna Hjørring, a move that proved pivotal in her development and established her as a reliable goalscorer at the highest level of Danish women’s football.
International Pedigree with the Super Falcons
At international level, Omewa has represented Nigeria at under-17 and under-20 levels and earned her first senior cap for the Super Falcons last year.
She was also part of the Nigerian squad that defeated Benin Republic over two legs to secure qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Forest Delighted as Davies Hails ‘Dynamic Forward’
Nottingham Forest Women, head coach Carly Davies is delighted at securing the Nigerian forward, highlighting Omewa’s instinctive finishing and winning mentality.
Davies said:
“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Joy Omewa to Nottingham Forest.”
“She is a dynamic forward with a natural instinct in front of goal, and her ability to score consistently at both club and international level makes her a fantastic addition to our squad.”
“Joy is exactly the type of player who can help us push forward and achieve our ambitions.”
Forest confirmed the move in an official statement, describing Omewa as a forward who brings experience, quality and a proven record of success as the club targets a strong finish in Women’s Super League 2.
Joy Omewa: ‘I Can’t Wait to Get Started’
Speaking after completing her move, Omewa expressed excitement about beginning a new chapter in England.
She said:
“I am delighted to join Nottingham Forest. It’s an ambitious club, and I’m excited to be part of the team.”
“I can’t wait to get started and contribute to an already talented squad.”
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Timely Boost for Forest’s Promotion Push
Nottingham Forest Women currently sit sixth in WSL2, level on points with Newcastle United, and face a challenging run of fixtures against promotion contenders Birmingham City and Charlton Athletic.
Omewa’s arrival is viewed as a timely boost as Forest look to climb the table and strengthen their push for a strong end to the season.
She also becomes the latest Nigerian player associated with Nottingham Forest, following the presence of Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi in the club’s men’s team.
