Nigerian duo win Swedish Damallsvenskan title with BK Häcken

Nigerian internationals Halimatu Ayinde and Joy Omewa were part of the BK Häcken squad that emerged champions of the 2026 Swedish Damallsvenskan following an emphatic 4-1 victory to seal the league title.

The Swedish club completed a successful campaign to claim the championship, with the Nigerian duo making their contributions alongside Malawi international Faith Chinzimu.

Midfielder Ayinde featured in six league matches, accumulating 123 minutes of playing time during the campaign as she continued her involvement with the Swedish side.

Fellow Nigerian international Omewa enjoyed an impressive goalscoring contribution, recording four goals in nine appearances and 421 minutes of action.

The forward’s four-goal return made her an important attacking option for BK Häcken during their title-winning campaign, further highlighting the growing presence of Nigerian players in European women’s football.

Malawi international Chinzimu also featured in the championship-winning squad, making seven appearances and recording 53 minutes

For Ayinde and Omewa, the league triumph represents another significant achievement in their European football careers, while providing further recognition for Nigerian women’s football on the international stage.

BK Häcken’s success also underlines the contributions of African players to the club’s title-winning campaign, with the Nigerian duo celebrating another major domestic honour in Sweden.