Transfer: Super Falcons forward joins Swedish champions BK Häcken

Author: Mike OyebolaPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Transfer: Super Falcons forward joins Swedish champions BK Häcken

Super Falcons forward Joy Omewa has completed a move to Swedish champions BK Häcken. She was a free agent after her contract with English second-tier club Nottingham Forest expired last month. The 23-year-old joins her international teammate Halimat Ayinde at Häcken. Omewa started her professional career in Denmark and helped Fortuna Hjørring win the domestic double in the 24/25 season, scoring 22 goals in 24 league appearances.

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