US confirms it denied entry to Somali referee set to take part in World Cup

Al Jazeera Jun 8, 2026 4h ago ⏱ 1 min read 👁 6 views

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Award-winning referee Omar Artan was 'determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns' after arriving in Miami. This story was reported by Al Jazeera. For more International news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.

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