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Elite Somali FIFA Referee Receives Hero's Welcome in Mogadishu After World Cup Visa Incident

Elite Somali FIFA Referee Receives Hero's Welcome in Mogadishu After World Cup Visa Incident

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#viral | Elite Somali FIFA Referee Receives Hero's Welcome in Mogadishu After World Cup Visa Incident Footage of international football referee Omar... 10.06.2026, Sputnik Africa

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#viral | Elite Somali FIFA Referee Receives Hero's Welcome in Mogadishu After World Cup Visa Incident Footage of international football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan's arrival at Mogadishu Airport has gone viral on social media, following his denial of entry by US immigration officers after initial visa delays—which led to him being placed on a return flight.Artan, who was named the CAF Men's Referee of the Year in 2025, was scheduled to represent Sub-Saharan Africa as a match official at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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