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Joy Omewa fires Fortuna Hjorring into next round of UEFA Women’s Europa Cup

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Joy Omewa fires Fortuna Hjorring into next round of UEFA Women’s Europa Cup

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria’s Joy Omewa was the hero once again as Fortuna Hjorring edged Vorskla Poltava 1-0 in the return leg of the 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Europa Cup Qualifiers on Wednesday.

Omewa netted the decisive goal in the 14th minute, sealing the victory for the Danish champions in what was her 100th appearance for the club — a fitting milestone moment for the in-form striker.

The former Confluence Queens forward also received a yellow card in the 20th minute but played the entire duration of the match, helping her side secure a 2-1 aggregate triumph to advance to the next round of the competition.

The 22-year-old continues to enjoy an impressive season, having scored eight goals in nine league matches so far.

Up next for Omewa and her Fortuna Hjorring teammates is a league clash against Nordsjaelland away from home on October 18, 2025.

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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