Tag: Omar Artan
FIFA to pay Somali ref Omar Artan full fee after US blocks World Cup dream
The exact amount referees will receive for the tournament is usually not confirmed until after the competition.
Banned World Cup ref Artan breaks silence on US entry ban as he returns home
“Everything is pre-destined. FIFA supported me well and were in touch with me until I reached Mogadishu. I promise you…
Fresh twist as US links banned World Cup ref Omar Artan to suspected terrorists
The information allegedly included “association with suspected members of terror organisations,” making Artan ineligible to enter the United States under…
World Cup Shock: US bars CAF Referee of the Year Omar Artan from making history
No official reason has been given by US immigration authorities for denying him entry, while FIFA had also not issued…
AFCON 2025: Meet Omar Artan, Referee Appointed to Officiate Nigeria vs Algeria
Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to take charge of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final clash…