Somali Referee Banned from Entering USA

Thisdaylive | 09-06-2026 12:12pm |

Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry into the United States, preventing him from officiating at the World Cup finals, where he was poised to make history as the first referee from Somalia to participate in the prestigious tournament. The decision comes as a setback for Artan, who had been preparing for this significant opportunity in his career. The specific reasons for the denial of entry have not been disclosed.

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