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Security or Discrimination? Somali Referee's US Entry Denial Raises Questions Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Security or Discrimination? Somali Referee's US Entry Denial Raises Questions Ahead of FIFA World Cup

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Security or Discrimination? Somali Referee's US Entry Denial Raises Questions Ahead of FIFA World CupThe US entry denial of Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir... 10.06.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Security or Discrimination? Somali Referee's US Entry Denial Raises Questions Ahead of FIFA World CupThe US entry denial of Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan is a "blanket condemnation of Somalis," Kenyan refereeing chief Caleb Amwayi told Sputnik Africa, noting that Artan has no terror links and is among Africa's top officials.Earlier, the Somali referee had been denied entry to the US ahead of FIFA World Cup assignments.Watch how this case could impact qualified officials from certain countries in global tournaments with our correspondent, Ridah ChebetSubscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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