Fortuna Hjorring’s Nigerian forward, Joy Omewa, delivered yet another clutch performance on Wednesday, scoring the only goal in a tense 1-0 win over Ukraine’s Vorskla Poltava in the return leg of the 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Europa Cup Qualifiers.

 

Omewa struck early, netting in the 14th minute to hand the Danish champions the victory on the night and a 2-1 aggregate win overall — a result that secures their progression to the next round of the competition.

 

The goal marked a special moment for the 22-year-old, as it came on her 100th appearance for Fortuna Hjorring — a milestone made even more memorable by her decisive contribution.

 

Despite receiving a yellow card in the 20th minute, Omewa played the full 90 minutes and was instrumental in keeping Fortuna’s attack alive while helping to manage the narrow lead against a resilient Vorskla side.

 

The former Confluence Queens standout continues her red-hot form this season, having already bagged eight goals in nine league matches. Her latest European heroics further solidify her status as one of the key players in Fortuna’s squad — and one to watch as the tournament progresses.

 

Fortuna Hjorring now await their next opponents as they look to continue their journey in the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup. With Omewa firing on all cylinders, their ambitions remain firmly alive.