Somalia: Somali PM Hails Referee Omar Artan As Symbol of Hope After World Cup Setback

Via AllAfrica | 10 Jun 2026 - 18:05:47
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday paid tribute to internationally recognized referee Omar Artan, saying the official's dream of officiating at the FIFA World Cup may have been delayed but not diminished, as he praised his contribution to football and his inspirational legacy. Source