Prolific Nigerian forward Joy Omewa has become one of the most sought-after players in the current winter transfer window, with West Ham United, Aston Villa, and Brighton & Hove Albion all pushing to secure her signature, according to Soccernet.ng.
The 22-year-old Super Falcons sensation has been in exceptional form for Fortuna Hjørring in Denmark, where her explosive performances have not only earned her the Danish Women’s League Player of the Season award but also the Golden Boot. Her remarkable goal-scoring run has placed her firmly among Europe’s fastest-rising young strikers.
Omewa has carried her momentum into the new campaign, netting 32 goals in 35 matches across all competitions in 2025—making her arguably Africa’s most in-form attacker this year.
Dominating Denmark
Omewa’s impact at Fortuna Hjørring has been nothing short of phenomenal. She opened the 2024–25 season with 14 goals and four assists in 17 league matches by mid-April, helping the club secure a commanding domestic double.
This season, she has already recorded:
13 league goals
3 goals in UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers
3 goals in the Europa Cup
Her 19 goals in 22 appearances have kept her at the top of the goal charts in the Danish A-Liga, two clear of veteran Danish star Nadia Nadim, despite Hjørring trailing league leaders Koge Women by three points.
WSL Interest and Transfer Impact
With her reputation soaring, Omewa has emerged as a priority signing for multiple Women’s Super League sides.
However, not all suitors offer the same sporting appeal.
West Ham, currently struggling at the bottom of the WSL with only four points from nine matches, may find it difficult to attract the striker despite their aggressive approach.
Brighton and Aston Villa, positioned 7th and 8th respectively, represent more competitive and stable destinations. Brighton, in particular, are in urgent need of a proven goalscorer following Michelle Agyemang’s injury, making Omewa a potentially transformative signing.
A move to either side would immediately place her among the standout arrivals of the January window.
Super Falcons Implications
Omewa’s next career decision could also influence her international trajectory.
She earned her first senior Super Falcons call-up last month, playing in Nigeria’s two-legged win over Benin to qualify for the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations.
With Nigeria aiming for an 11th continental title, Omewa is eager to cement her place in the squad after missing the team that lifted the 10th WAFCON earlier in the year.
A strong finish to the European season—or an impactful move to the WSL—would significantly boost her chances of becoming a regular for the national team.
