Omar Artan Handed UEFA Super Cup Final After World Cup Exclusion

Weeks after missing the FIFA World Cup, Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup in a major boost for African football.

Weeks after missing the FIFA World Cup, Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup in a major boost for African football.

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the first Somali referee selected to officiate at a FIFA World Cup, has reportedly been denied entry to the United States just days before the start of the 2026 tournament, raising fresh questions about visa restrictions, sporting…