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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 4 MIN

Somali referee denied entry into US, to miss World Cup

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Omar Artan was voted Africa's best referee last year and set to become Somalia's first person to take charge of a game at the World Cup.

Omar Artan was voted Africa's best referee last year and set to become Somalia's first person to take charge of a game at the World Cup.

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Omar Artan was voted Africa's best referee last year and set to become Somalia's first person to take charge of a game at the World Cup.

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