Super Falcons defender Glory Ogbonna will make her dream debut in the elite league of women’s football (Damallsvenskan) in Sweden next season following her promotion with Umea IK.

Ogbonna was on the lineup for UIK as they sealed their return to the top flight with a 6–2 win over IF Brommapojkarna at the
Umeå Energi Arena Sol, on Saturday.

The promotion is a dream come true for Ogbonna who has so far made eight league and two cup appearances since joining UIK in July and also won two player of the match awards with her wonderful performance in the push for promotion.

Speaking after the game, an elated Ogbonna said one of the reasons she joined was to help Umeå IK gain promotion.
“I feel so happy today. It is a dream come true.
“It was my main point of coming to help the team qualify and I’m happy I’ve achieved that today”.
Umeå IK remain top with 54 points after 22 matches with four matches left.
The former Ibom Angels Captain made a move to Edo Queens from where she made the overseas move. She joins the list of Super Falcons players like Faith Michael, Halimat Ayinde , Ngozi Okobi, Uchenna Kanu, Chinaza Uchendu, Anam Imo, Joy Bokiri who play in the Swedish top flight come next season.