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June 10, 2026
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Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US

Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US

Somalia defends award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States and prevented from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals...

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Somalia is defending its award-winning referee, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, after he was denied entry to the United States and prevented from officiating at the World Cup finals.

  • Artan, named men's referee of the year by CAF in 2025, was barred from entering the US on Saturday.
  • The US State Department cited alleged association with suspected members of terrorist organizations.
  • Somalia's Ministry of Sports expressed deep regret but reaffirmed its unwavering support for the referee, calling him a "symbol of inspiration."

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