Joy Omewa: 3 big ambitions Super Falcons striker has at BK Häcken

Super Eagles forward Joy Omewa is determined to use her time at BK Häcken as a platform for more achievements in European football, with the Nigerian striker setting her sights on becoming one of the best African women’s footballers.

The 23-year-old has outlined her ambitions after settling into life in Sweden, where she hopes to make an impact for her new club and continue developing on the international stage.

Omewa joined Häcken in July 2026 after spells in Denmark and England, signing a contract that runs until 2029. The move followed an impressive goalscoring record at Fortuna Hjørring (59 goals in 95 games) and a six-month stint at Nottingham Forest.

Her arrival in Sweden is an important step in a career that began in Lagos. She moved to Denmark in 2021 at the age of 18, leaving Nigeria to pursue her football ambitions and develop in a different environment.

The transition was not always easy, but Omewa believes the experience helped her mature and improve her game, particularly her pressing.

Now, with Häcken competing in Europe, the Super Falcons forward has three major ambitions she wants to achieve.

Joy Omewa’s ambitions with BK Häcken

1. Become a consistent goalscorer for BK Häcken

Omewa’s foremost priority at the moment is to keep finding the net and help Häcken achieve their objectives.

“I want to continue scoring goals for BK Häcken and help the team. I’m here to develop a lot and score more goals,” she said in quotes revealed by the club’s official website.

The striker has already experienced success in Sweden, having helped Häcken secure the domestic league title alongside Super Falcons teammate Halimatu Ayinde. However, she admits that her start at the club was difficult before she began feeling more comfortable.

Her goalscoring record in Denmark provides a good indication of what she can offer. During the 2024/25 campaign, she scored 22 goals in 24 league appearances for Fortuna Hjørring, finishing as the competition’s top scorer.

Omewa will hope to reproduce those numbers in Sweden and establish herself as one of Häcken’s most important attacking players.

2. Make her mark in the Champions League

Another ambition is to make the most of the opportunity to compete against Europe’s top clubs.

Omewa is particularly excited about facing Chelsea later today, a team she supported while growing up in Nigeria. The encounter is more than just another European fixture for the forward.

“Being in the Champions League is really exciting. I’m so happy to play against Chelsea. I was a big Chelsea fan when I was growing up, so it’s a dream to play against them. It will be a special match for me,” the 23-year-old said.

The Nigerian also believes Häcken have the mentality to compete rather than simply participate in the Women’s Champions League.

“We are a really good team, and we will do the best we can in the Champions League. This is a team that doesn’t play just to play, but we play to get somewhere,” she added.

That way, if she performs against the big sides on the biggest stages, she can be taken note of as a player to look forward to in the future.

3. Play for a bigger club and become Africa’s best

Omewa’s long-term ambitions extend beyond her current surroundings. Having already experienced football in Denmark, England and Sweden, she wants to take another step towards joining an even bigger European club.

She also has an individual target that reflects how highly she regards her potential.

“One day I want to join an even bigger club and win the award as Africa’s best player. It won’t be easy, but I believe I can achieve it one day,” she said.

It is an ambitious target for a player still establishing herself at senior international level, but her progress offers reasons for optimism as she seeks to emulate players like Asisat Oshoala.

Omewa made her Super Falcons debut in 2025 and has since become part of Nigeria’s numerous attacking options. Her challenge now is to maintain her club form, grow her international influence and turn her ambitions into tangible achievements.

At 23, she has time to pursue all three goals, with BK Häcken providing the platform she hopes will take her closer to the top of African women’s football.