Omar Abdulkadir Artan

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[Omar Abdulkadir Artan @VoiceAfrican54]

Disappointed, but not defeated.

I remain proud to represent Somalia and African football. Challenges may delay the journey, but they will never stop the dream.

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[Omar Abdulkadir Artan @VoiceAfrican54]

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@osasuo @FIFAWorldCup @FIFAcom @fifamedia Thank you for supporting

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Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry into the United States after getting selected to officiate at the FIFA World Cup.

The 2025 CAF Referee of the Year was "determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns" per the U.S. Department of Customs and Border Protection.

[Omar Abdulkadir Artan @VoiceAfrican54]

Disappointed, but not defeated.

I remain proud to represent Somalia and African football. Challenges may delay the journey, but they will never stop the dream.

🇸🇴⚽
@DailyMail
@FIFAWorldCup
@TheVillaSomalia
@elonmusk
@realDonaldTrump