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Somali World Cup Referee Omar Artan Denied US Entry Over Alleged Terror Links

Somali referee Omar Artan, named Africa’s best official in 2025, was denied entry to the United States due to alleged associations with terror suspects, preventing him from officiating at the World Cup finals.

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Africa’s World Cup Dream: How the Continent Plans to Win Football’s Biggest Prize

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Former Nigerian captain Sunday Oliseh shares his dream of seeing an African nation lift the World Cup trophy. With Morocco’s historic 2022 run and a record nine teams heading to the 2026 finals, is Africa finally ready to conquer the world stage?

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Somali Referee Omar Artan Barred from World Cup After US Entry Denial

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Omar Artan will miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 after US border officers denied him entry at Miami Airport, ending his dream of becoming the first Somali referee at the finals.

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Historic Appointment: Omar Abdulkadir Artan Becomes First Somali Referee at FIFA World Cup 2026

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Omar Abdulkadir Artan makes history as the first Somali match official selected for the FIFA World Cup 2026, inspiring the Horn of Africa region.

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Somali World Cup Referee Omar Artan Denied US Entry Over Alleged Terror Links

Africa’s World Cup Dream: How the Continent Plans to Win Football’s Biggest Prize

Somali Referee Omar Artan Barred from World Cup After US Entry Denial

Historic Appointment: Omar Abdulkadir Artan Becomes First Somali Referee at FIFA World Cup 2026

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