Super Falcons midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Joy Omewa delivered commanding performances for their clubs in UEFA competitions this week, continuing the rise of Nigerian talent in Europe.
Benfica midfielder Christy Ucheibe, 24, was named Player of the Match as her side earned a 1–1 draw against FC Twente in the 2025–26 UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Deployed in a defensive midfield role, Ucheibe completed 89% of her passes, won two ground duels, made one tackle, one block, five clearances, two headed clearances, and recorded six recoveries.
Benfica initially took the lead through Cristina Martin-Prieto in the 62nd minute, but Twente equalised seven minutes later via Lynn Groenewegen. Ucheibe’s composed display helped Benfica secure their first point of the campaign after losing the opening two games.
Ucheibe win the player of the match last night. Photo Credit: Getty Images
Meanwhile, forward Joy Omewa, 22, scored the decisive goal in Fortuna Hjørring’s 1–0 away win over Breidablik in the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup round of 16 first leg. Omewa has now scored all three of Fortuna’s Europa Cup goals this season, including a goal in both legs of the previous round against Vorskla Poltava.
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Her strike gives Fortuna a vital advantage ahead of the second leg on November 19, and extends her remarkable scoring streak to 12 consecutive matches across all competitions.
Joy Omewa. Photo Credit: Getty Images
Omewa also leads Fortuna’s domestic scoring chart with 11 league goals, highlighting her growing influence on the team.
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Benfica will next face Paris FC, while Fortuna Hjørring return to league action against OB Q this weekend. Both players are expected to lead their teams’ campaigns in Europe and domestically.
