Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.12 mins agoAfrica

Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.12 mins agoAfrica

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Somali referee Omar Artan was scheduled to make history by becoming the first Somali to officiate a World Cup game, but his participation has been jeopardized due to issues with US immigration authorities. Artan's ineligibility to enter the US has raised questions about the process for international officials and the requirements for entry into the country for major sporting events.

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