Ali Omar on wonder goal, Yan Diomande, and Dumbarton owner kipping on his couch

Ali Omar on his Dumbarton love affair, his viral 60-yard wonder goal, playing against Yan Diomande for Somalia and why the club owner sleeps on his couch.

By Graeme McGarry · The National

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Ali Omar discussed his viral 60-yard goal, international football with Somalia, and his bond with Dumbarton owner Mario Lapointe.
Omar won the SPFL Goal of the Month award after scoring from distance against Elgin City goalkeeper Tom Ritchie.
The defender recently represented Somalia against top players like Yan Diomande, Nicolas Pepe, and Franck Kessie.

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Dumbarton defender Ali Omar discussed his 60-yard wonder goal, representing Somalia internationally, and his close friendship with club owner Mario Lapointe. Omar scored the viral long-range free kick against Elgin City, securing the SPFL Goal of the Month award and helping Dumbarton claim three points in Scottish League Two.

The 27-year-old former QPR academy defender also reflected on balancing international duty against stars like Yan Diomande with fourth-tier Scottish football. Omar revealed that Lapointe stays on his couch during visits, expressing immense gratitude to Dumbarton after returning from major knee injuries.

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Ali Omar on wonder goal, Yan Diomande, and Dumbarton owner kipping on his couch

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