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Jun 10, 20266 min read

African FIFA World Cup Referee Rejected By U.S. Receives Heroic Welcome Home

African FIFA World Cup Referee Rejected By U.S. Receives Heroic Welcome Home
Galaxy TV · Sports desk · Lagos

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The African referee, Omar Artan, selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, U.S., but denied entry by the American government, received a heroic welcome on return to his home country, Somalia.

Football lovers, colleagues, friends and well-wishers gathered at the airport to cheer, lift his spirit, and celebrate Artan on arrival at the Mogadishu airport.

The reception meant a lot to Omar Artan, the Mogadishu episode reinforced his confidence that Africa and Somalians hold him in reputation.

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