AFCON 2027 qualifier: Somalia’s Omar Artan to referee Morocco’s first-leg meeting against Niger
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed to officiate Morocco’s first-leg match against Niger in the 2027 Africa Cup...
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No investigation opened into Somalia Football Federation – FIFA
FIFA has confirmed that it did not open an investigation into the situation within the Somali Football Federation (SFF), while...
Top Somali referee Omar Artan seeks opportunity to officiate in Egyptian Premier League
Somali referee Omar Artan has reportedly expressed interest in officiating in the Egyptian Premier League, with a request said to...
FIFA paid Omar Artan $40,000 after US entry denial – Sources
Somali referee Omar Artan was reportedly paid $40,000 by FIFA after being denied entry into the United States ahead of...
Nicolas Pépé leaves Ivory Coast squad for family reasons
Nicolas Pépé has left the Ivory Coast squad after being granted permission to return home for family reasons following the...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Ivory Coast score two late goals to overcome Somalia
Ivory Coast secured a 2-0 victory over Somalia on Tuesday to maintain their perfect start to the 2027 Africa Cup...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Herve Renard plans changes for Ivory Coast clash with Somalia
Ivory Coast head coach Herve Renard says he will make some changes to his starting line-up when his side face...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Somalia vs Ivory Coast – Preview, talking points and match details
Somalia host Ivory Coast on Tuesday as both sides continue their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns, with the...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Leroy Mickels brace fires Rwanda past Liberia
Rwanda made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Liberia...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Gambia edge Somalia 2-1 ahead of Ghana clash
Gambia made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Somalia...
Somalia writes to Ghana to host AFCON qualifiers in Accra
Somalia has asked Ghana for permission to use the Accra Sports Stadium as its home venue for the 2027 Africa...
Ivory Coast coach to announce squad for Ghana, Somalia AFCON 2027 qualifiers on September 16
Ivory Coast head coach Herve Renard will announce his squad for the upcoming FIFA international window at a press conference...
Somalia top referee Omar Artan earns UEFA invitation after Super Cup assignment
Somali referee Omar Artan has received another major recognition from UEFA just days after taking charge of the UEFA Super...
Somali referee Omar Artan invited to UEFA summer course
CAF Referee of the Year Omar Artan has been invited by UEFA to attend the governing body’s Men’s Summer Course...
‘It was my World Cup’ – Somalia’s top referee Omar Artan reflects on historic UEFA Super Cup duty
Somali referee Omar Artan has described officiating the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa as one of...
CAF’s 2025 best referee Omar Artan makes history in European Super Cup
Somali referee Omar Artan made history by becoming the first official from outside Europe to referee a European Super Cup...
Omar Artan: Officiating European Super Cup a happy moment for me and my family
Somali referee Omar Artan has described his appointment to officiate the European Super Cup clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston...
Omar Artan is the best referee in Africa, says CAF president after US World Cup entry denial
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has thrown his full support behind Somali referee Omar Artan, describing him as the best...
Somalia FA president Ali Abdi Mohamed arrives in USA for FIFA meetings ahead of World Cup finale
Somalia Football Federation (SFF) President Ali Abdi Mohamed has arrived in the United States after receiving an official invitation from...
Somali referee Omar Artan opens up on heartbreak of missing 2026 FIFA World Cup
Somali referee Omar Artan has spoken publicly for the first time about the disappointment of missing the 2026 FIFA World...