Why CAF Removed Somali Referee Omar Artan From Nigeria Vs Algeria AFCON Match

Naijanews | 10-01-2026 03:52am |

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has withdrawn Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from officiating the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final clash between Nigeria and Algeria, scheduled for Saturday in Morocco. CAF made the decision after it emerged that the official had worn boots from a brand not approved by the tournament’s official sponsors

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