Omar Kolawole Olufemi Sowunmi (born 7 November 1995) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for club Bromley. Primarily a defender, Sowunmi has played as a striker in the past.
Career Ipswich Town Born in Colchester, Essex, Sowunmi is a graduate of the Ipswich Town academy, after impressing for the club's U18 and U21 sides he was rewarded with a one-year professional contract upon the completion of his academy scholarship in May 2014. On 17 October 2014, Sowunmi joined Conference National side Braintree Town on a month's youth loan. Sowunmi made four appearances in all competitions during his month on loan with the Essex side before returning to Ipswich in November. He then joined Conference North side Lowestoft Town on loan in January 2015. Sowunmi's loan was eventually extended to the end of the 2014–15 season and he made a total of fifteen league appearances for Lowestoft, and appeared twice and scored in the final of the Suffolk Premier Cup.
Yeovil Town With Lowestoft keen to sign Sowunmi permanently upon the expiry of his contract, the defender also had a trial with Exeter City, and was amongst a host of trialists to feature in an end of season trial match at Yeovil Town. Having impressed manager Paul Sturrock, on 24 June 2015, Sowunmi signed a one-year contract with League Two side Yeovil Town. Sowunmi made his debut for Yeovil as a substitute in Yeovil's 1–0 defeat against York City, on 18 August 2015. He scored his first goal for Yeovil against Morecambe on 5 September 2015.
He was offered a new contract by Yeovil at the end of the 2017–18 season. He was captain during the 2018–19 season.
Colchester United On 1 July 2019, Sowunmi signed for his hometown club Colchester United for an undisclosed fee. He made his club debut on 20 August, coming on as a substitute for Luke Norris in Colchester's 2–2 League Two draw at Grimsby Town.
After 30 appearances for the club, Sowunmi was released at the end of his contract in May 2021.
Bromley On 16 August 2021, Sowunmi signed for Bromley following a successful trial period with the club.
Sutton United On 16 June 2023, Sowunmi agreed to join League Two club Sutton United on a free transfer.
Bromley On 1 July 2024, Sowumni returned to newly promoted League Two side Bromley for an undisclosed fee.
Following promotion in their second campaign at the level, he was named in the League Two Team of the Season for the 2025–26 season.
His contract with Bromley was renewed for the 2026–27 season, after the club exercised a contract option.
Personal life Sowunmi was born in England to a Nigerian father and an English mother. He attended Philip Morant School.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsIpswich Town2014–15Championship0000000000Braintree Town (loan)2014–15Conference Premier3010—0040Lowestoft Town (loan)2014–15Conference North15100—2Appearances in Suffolk Premier Cup1172Yeovil Town2015–16League Two5110002Appearance in Football League Trophy0812016–17League Two11000102Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy21422017–18League Two3624010504622018–19League Two170001010190Total6935030102875Colchester United2019–20League Two701000301102020–21League Two150100030190Total220200060300Bromley2021–22National League29220—3Appearances in FA Trophy03422022–23National League38810—30428Total671030—607610Sutton United2023–24League Two354203030434Bromley2024–25League Two3453110204062025–26League Two4071020204572026–27League One0000100010Total74124140408613Career total2853017110031334334
Honours Lowestoft Town Suffolk Premier Cup: 2014–15
Bromley EFL League Two: 2025–26 FA Trophy: 2021–22
Individual EFL League Two Team of the Season: 2025–26 PFA Team of the Year: 2025–26 League Two
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