Omar Abdulkadir Artan
TanzaniarefereeMaleb. 19895.4Global Dominance: 0.02%Omar Abdulkadir Artan is a Somali referee who officiated the U-20 World Cup match between South Korea and Panama. His decisions during the match, including the denial of a penalty request from Panama, were pivotal in shaping the outcome of the game.
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Omar Artan, who was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup after being refused entry to the United States, will take charge of the UEFA Super Cup.
Somali referee denied World Cup 'proud' to oversee UEFA Super Cup
Kenya· 2026-08-11
Omar Abdulkadir Artan of Somalia will take charge of today’s Cecafa Kagame Cup 2026 final.
Africa’s top referee Artan to officiate CECAFA Kagame Cup finalTanzania· 2026-08-06
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali referee, was denied entry to the United States during the World Cup.
No hay derecho: un balance del Mundial
Panama· 2026-08-05
Somalian World Cup referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was barred from entering the US despite having a valid visa.
Critics spreading hate: Infantino - Taipei Times
Taiwan· 2026-07-28Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup.
USA Today columnist's gloomy World Cup prediction contradicted by record
United States· 2026-07-23
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was unable to take part in the World Cup after being denied entry into the United States.
UEFA president Ceferin boycotted World Cup final after disagreements with FIFATanzania· 2026-07-21
Omar Artan represents Somalia's lost generation, who grew up during the civil war in the 1990s and found solace in football.
En hel nations drømme blev kvalt i mistillid, da Omar Artan fremviste sit pas i Miamis lufthavn
Denmark· 2026-07-19Omar Abdulkadir Artan was detained for eleven hours upon arrival in Miami and was sent back to Istanbul.
Coupe du monde 2026 : les dossiers noirs que la fête ne montre pas | Gabonreview.com
Gabon· 2026-07-06
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the United States and expressed his disappointment.
el insólito elemento que había en el equipaje del Cuti Romero
Argentina· 2026-07-02
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was turned away by US border forces while Thomas Partey was allowed entry.
Football has a problem when it lets an accused four-time rapist play at the World Cup
Australia· 2026-06-28
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was prevented from entering the United States for the World Cup competition.
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Brazil· 2026-06-24
Omar Abdulkadir Artan is a Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, prompting protests from Somalia.
Cuando la diplomacia entra a la canchaPanama· 2026-06-24
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the best African referee in 2025, was denied entry to the World Cup by US authorities.
Jules Rimet dan Pesan Damai Piala Dunia
Indonesia· 2026-06-19
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was named Referee of the Year.
Mzize’s historic feat as he lands Goal of the YearTanzania· 2025-11-21
Omar Abdulkadir Artan officiated the match and made key decisions during the game.
le ganó 1-0 a Francia, crónica del partido
Colombia· 2025-10-18
Omar Abdulkadir Artan will officiate the match for third place between France and Colombia.
Mondial U-20 : l'Italien Maurizio Mariani sera l'arbitre de la finale Maroc-Argentine
Morocco· 2025-10-18
Omar Abdulkadir Artan did not grant the penalty requested by the South Korean coach.
Panamá sufre dolorosa eliminación del Mundial Sub-20: hizo el ridículo
Honduras· 2025-10-04
