
Somali Referee Hailed as National Hero After Being Denied U.S. Entry
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the United States, where he had hoped to participate in the World Cup. Upon returning to Mogadishu on June 10, 2026, he received a hero’s welcome. Government officials greeted him with flowers, and supporters wrapped him in the Somali flag. Thousands gathered in a stadium to […]





