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

Al Jazeera Wednesday 10 June 2026, 20:46 UTC 1 min read
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Hero's welcome for Omar Artan after Somali's World Cup dreams dashed Hero’s welcome for Omar Artan after Somali’s World Cup dreams dashed Somali referee Omar Artan was blocked from entering the US, where he was set to become the first Somali to officiate at a FIFA World Cup. Despite the setback, he returned to a hero’s welcome in Mogadishu, with many saying his impact and legacy are only just beginning. Published On 10 Jun 2026

Hero's welcome for Omar Artan after Somali's World Cup dreams dashed Hero’s welcome for Omar Artan after Somali’s World Cup dreams dashed Somali referee Omar Artan was blocked from entering the US, where he was set to become the first Somali to officiate at a FIFA World Cup. Despite the setback, he returned to a hero’s welcome in Mogadishu, with many saying his impact and legacy are only just beginning. Published On 10 Jun 2026
Omar Artan (PERSON) Somali’s (ORG) World Cup (EVENT) Somali's (ORG) Somali (ORG) US (LOCATION) Mogadishu (LOCATION)
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