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Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero s welcome

Jun 10, 2026 - 06:03 - 18:03  1,282
Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero s welcome
Somalia's celebrated football referee Omar Artan returned home to a rousing reception in Mogadishu on Wednesday after being denied entry into the United States, a setback that ended his hopes of officiating at the ongoing World Cup.

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