Joy Omewa scores again as Fortuna Hjorring defeat Brondby

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria forward Joy Omewa continued her impressive scoring form as Fortuna Hjorring defeated Brondby 2–0 in the Danish Women’s League on Saturday.

Omewa, last season’s league top scorer, came off the bench in the 58th minute, replacing Nikoline Nielsen, and made an instant impact.

The Nigerian forward broke the deadlock in the 65th minute, confidently converting from the penalty spot to put the hosts ahead.

Florentina Olar-Spanu added a second goal deep into stoppage time (93rd minute) to seal the victory for the reigning champions.

Omewa has now scored seven league goals this season as Fortuna Hjorring continue their title chase.

The club currently sit second on the log with 21 points, three behind leaders HB Køge.

Next up for Fortuna Hjorring is the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup return leg against Vorskla Poltava on October 15, 2025, after the first leg ended 1–1 away from home.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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