Super Falcons forward, Joy Omewa maintained her hot scoring form in England, scoring her third goal of the 2025/26 Women’s Super League 2 (WSL) season to inspire Nottingham Forest Women to a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Durham Women FC at City Ground on Sunday.
The 23-year-old striker, who only joined Forest in late January from Danish giants, Fortuna Hjørring, has been growing her importance to the team and wasted no time making her mark once again.
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Jow Omewa Strikes Early for Nottingham Forest
Omewa opened the scoring in the 14th minute, showing sharp instincts inside the box.
Reacting quickest at the back post after a delivery from Cerys Brown was spilled by the goalkeeper, the Nigerian forward calmly slotted home to give Forest the perfect start.
Her goal marked her second in consecutive home matches, following her opener in last weekend’s 2–0 win over Ipswich Town.
Forest doubled their advantage just six minutes later through Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, who continued her own impressive form in front of goal.
However, Durham responded before the half-hour mark, with Lily Agg pulling one back in the 30th minute to set up a tense encounter.
Nottingham Forest held their nerve to secure all three points, avoiding falling to the late pressure from the visitors.
Seamless Transition from Denmark to England
Omewa’s impact in England comes as no surprise given her remarkable record in Denmark, where she;
- scored 52 goals in 85 league appearances, and
- clinched the Kvindeligaen Player of the Season award for 2024–25.
Her blend of physical strength, intelligent movement, and clinical finishing
She has translated seamlessly into English football with blend of physical strength, intelligent movement, and clinical finishing.
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Joy Omewa has established her as one of the most exciting forwards in WSL2 since arriving at Forest.
Omewa has become a key figure in the club’s push for a stronger league standing and promotion, delivering crucial goals and consistent performances.
With three goals already on her side, the Nigerian striker is signaling a breakout debut season in England.
