Mogadishu, Somalia (Sept. 17, 2026) – Indy Eleven midfielder Mohamed Omar has been called up to the Somalia National Team for its African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers on September 25 at Gambia and September 29 vs. reigning African champion Ivory Coast in Accra, Ghana.
Somalia’s participation in the group stage of the AFCON qualifiers represents a significant milestone for the Ocean Stars. They reached this stage for the first time ever after overcoming Mauritius in a dramatic penalty shootout during the preliminary round.
The first-year Boys in Blue player started all four matches for the Ocean Stars in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers last October at Algeria and vs. Mozambique and in March vs. Guinea and at Botswana. Omar played eight matches for the Ocean Stars in 2025, scoring his first Senior Team international goal in a friendly at Bahrain in November.
Omar signed with Indy Eleven on April 9, 2026. He made his Boys in Blue starting debut in a shootout victory at Lexington SC on June 20 in the Prinx Tires USL Cup, converting his penalty kick. He earned his first Indy Eleven USL Championship start in a 2-0 shutout win vs. Charleston Battery on July 4, most recently starting at New Mexico United in a 2-2 draw on September 11. In USL-C play in 2026, he has five chances created and three fouls won in 388 minutes, with four starts in 11 outings.
The 27-year-old Omar played the previous two years in the USL-C for San Antonio FC, scoring his first professional goal against Colorado Springs Switchbacks last April. In 2025, he started nine of 14 matches, recording five shots, two chances created, and 23 fouls won in 961 minutes.
The Notre Dame grad had 10 fouls won, two shots, and two chances created for SAFC in 2024 in 384 minutes.
Omar made 44 total appearances for the HFX Wanderers in the Canadian Premier League (CPL) in 2022 and 2023. He was an assistant captain in 2023, leading the CPL in passing accuracy (89.4) and helping his team reach the playoffs.
The Toronto, Ontario, native was selected in the first round of the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by the Colorado Rapids, 23rd overall.
Omar served as a captain for Notre Dame’s 2021 team that earned the second NCAA College Cup appearance in school history, falling to eventual champion Clemson in penalty kicks in the semifinal. He started 23 matches that season, recording season bests in goals (4), assists (1), and points (9), scoring a goal in the NCAA Round of 16 win over Wake Forest. He played as a central midfielder for a defense that recorded six consecutive clean sheets in the postseason, including four straight to win the ACC Championship.
He trained with the U20 Canadian National Team in 2018 as a 19-year-old.
He grew up playing at Toronto FC Academy.
Omar attended prep school at Berkshire School in Sheffield, Mass., where he also played basketball and ran track.
The three-game Boys in Blue homestand continues with “Pups at the Pitch” at The Mike on Sunday, September 20th at 5 pm presented by AAA Insurance, IBEW Local 481, and Johnson Controls. There will be treat and water stations, pet-friendly vendors, and fun games for dogs to enjoy in addition to Frisbee Dogs performing at halftime. Furry fans and their owners can enjoy a special seating area under the Field Tent. Discounted tickets start at $15 online.
Ticket options include the new Desnuda Tequila Deck, Family Four-Packs, and Flex Mini-Plans.
Located on the East Deck, the Desnuda Tequila Deck has an exclusive full-service bar and high-top seating providing panoramic pitch-side views for 50 people. It’s a social experience offering a wonderful place to hang out and take in the game! Desnuda Tequila Deck seats start at $59 and include one FREE cocktail and bottomless chips, salsa, and guac.
The Family Four-Pack is available for all 2026 home games and can be purchased online only. Priced at just $49, the Family Four-Pack includes four tickets, FREE parking, $20 in Concession Vouchers, and a 20% Merchandise Discount, along with access to the Fun Zone/Kids Activation Area.
Flex Mini Plans include vouchers to be redeemed for any 2026 regular season home match.
For questions, call (317) 685-1100 during business hours or email tickets@indyeleven.com.
