Omar Artan given hero’s welcome in Somalia after referee’s US entry blocked | World Cup 2026
By: Agencies | Published: 2026-06-10 08:11:00 | Source: www.theguardian.com
The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US arrived on Wednesday in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials.
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Omar Artan was due to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making Fifa’s final list for the tournament. He is one of Africa’s top referees and was named the continent’s best…
