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Excluding Somali Referee From World Cup is 'Form of Racism': Burundian Journalist

Excluding Somali Referee From World Cup is 'Form of Racism': Burundian Journalist

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Excluding Somali Referee From World Cup is 'Form of Racism': Burundian Journalist While the security of World Cup attendees must be protected, there... 10.06.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Excluding Somali Referee From World Cup is 'Form of Racism': Burundian Journalist While the security of World Cup attendees must be protected, there are limits, Omar Théodore Ntunga told Sputnik Africa, commenting on the US entry ban on Abdulkadir Artan, a FIFA- and CAF-accredited Somali international referee.Although there are issues between Somalia and the US, this "should not be an excuse to exclude a referee," the journalist noted.The US could face consequences from this decision in the future regarding new World Cup allocations, he cautioned.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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