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...
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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...
Omar Artan arrives in Kuwait for league assignment
Somali referee Omar Artan has arrived in Kuwait ahead of a high-profile appointment in the Kuwait Zain Premier League, where...
A senior United States official Andrew Giuliani has publicly defended the decision to deny Somalia top referee Omar Artan entry...
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...