A senior United States official Andrew Giuliani has publicly defended the decision to deny Somalia top referee Omar Artan entry...
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World Cup 2026: Gayton McKenzie commends US decision to refuse Omar Artan’s entry
South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has triggered widespread reaction after making a forceful statement about...
CAF president Motsepe proud of Somalia referee Omar Artan despite 2026 World Cup setback
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has expressed strong pride in Somali referee Omar Artan, describing him as a symbol of African...
UEFA hands Somalia referee Omar Artan Super Cup appointment after World Cup setback
Somali referee Omar Artan has received a major vote of confidence from UEFA after being appointed to officiate the 2026...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reacted to the controversy surrounding Somali referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry into the...
World Cup 2026: Sepp Blatter condemns FIFA after Somali referee refused entry to US
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised world football’s governing body after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into...
World Cup 2026: Somalia condemns US entry denial of referee Omar Artan
The Somali government has expressed disappointment over the United States’ decision to deny entry to Somali referee Omar Artan ahead...
World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Artan offered $100,000 after missing tournament
A Somali businessman has pledged $100,000 to international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan following his absence from the 2026 FIFA World...
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has spoken of resilience and renewed determination after returning to a hero’s welcome in the...
Former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee Keith Hackett has criticised the circumstances surrounding Somali official Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was...
World Cup 2026: Heroes welcome in Somalia for referee banned from USA to officiate matches
Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has praised referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan for his determination and professionalism after the official’s...
Somalia referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was banned from entering the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and...
FEATURE: Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?
Refereeing at the 2026 Fifa World Cup was set to be the highlight of Omar Artan’s career, but the Somali...
World Cup 2026: Somalia condemns US decision to deny referee Omar Artan entry
Somalia’s government has thrown its full support behind international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan after he was denied entry into the...
Somalian top referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has broken his silence after being denied entry into the United States for the...
World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Artan ruled out of tournament after US entry refusal
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been ruled out of officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being...
World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan reportedly denied entry to United States
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has reportedly been denied entry to the United States ahead of the 2026 World Cup,...
Omar Abdulkadir Artan clears visa hurdle as Somalia’s trailblazing referee heads to 2026 World Cup
Somalia’s Omar Abdulkadir Artan has taken a decisive step toward making history after receiving his United States visa this morning,...
Somali referee Omar Artan faces visa delay ahead of World Cup 2026 seminar
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan remains unable to join preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a prolonged visa...
Group C sets up blockbuster West African clash as Ghana draws Ivory Coast in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
The road to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 has been officially defined following the qualification draw, with Ghana...