Somali FIFA referee Omar Artan receives hero's welcome in Nairobi after World Cup exclusion

Nairobi (HOL) — Somali FIFA referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan received a hero’s welcome in Nairobi on Friday after being denied a U.S. entry visa to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Jul 5, 2026 - 08:11
Somali FIFA referee Omar Artan receives hero's welcome in Nairobi after World Cup exclusion
Nairobi (HOL) — Somali FIFA referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan received a hero’s welcome in Nairobi on Friday after being denied a U.S. entry visa to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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