Hero’s welcome for Omar Artan after Somali’s World Cup dreams dashed

Al Jazeera Jun 10, 2026 2h ago ⏱ 1 min read 👁 1 views

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Referee Omar Artan was denied from the US, where he was set to become the first Somali to officiate at a FIFA World Cup. This story was reported by Al Jazeera. For more International news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.

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