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.
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Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to United States Days Before 2026 World Cup
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…
US Judge Strikes Down Trump Immigration Restrictions Affecting 39 Countries
A federal judge has invalidated immigration restrictions affecting applicants from 39 countries, including more than two dozen in Africa, ruling that the measures unlawfully delayed asylum, work permit, green card and citizenship decisions. WASHINGTON, DC — A federal judge has…
