'A dream come true': Joy Omewa celebrates first goals for Super Falcons

Super Falcons forward Joy Omewa described scoring her first goals for Nigeria as "a dream come true" after netting a brace in the team's 3-0 victory over Senegal in an international friendly. The striker was the standout performer in Ikenne on Monday, leading Nigeria's dominant second-half display against the Teranga Lionesses at the Remo Stars Stadium.

Omewa, who plays club football with Nottingham Forest Women, took to social media to express her joy. "Super happy with the win today, an amazing performance from the girls in front of our home fans in Ikenne," she wrote on Facebook. "Grateful to score my first two goals for Nigeria. A dream come true for me and my family. Big thanks to my coaches, teammates, and everyone supporting me. More to come as we push toward WAFCON 2026."

After a goalless first half, Omewa broke the deadlock three minutes after the restart, heading home a precise cross from Shukurat Oladipo. She doubled Nigeria's advantage in the 55th minute, demonstrating strength and composure to power through the Senegalese defense before finishing clinically. Her brace firmly placed the Super Falcons in control before captain Rasheedat Ajibade assisted substitute Asisat Oshoala for Nigeria's third goal in the 66th minute.

The victory capped an impressive performance by the Super Falcons, who created several chances before halftime. Omewa's breakthrough highlights the growing attacking options for head coach Justine Madugu as the African champions continue their preparations for WAFCON 2026 in Morocco. For Omewa, the occasion was particularly special, marking her first goals for Nigeria and fulfilling a long-held international ambition.

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Super happy with the win today, an amazing performance from the girls in front of our home fans in Ikenne 🇳🇬. Grateful to score my first two goals for Nigeria. A dream come true for me and my family. Big thanks to my coaches, teammates, and everyone supporting me. More to come as we push toward WAFCON 2026.