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Somalia’s Referee Artan Receives Hero’s Welcome in Mogadishu After U.S. Entry Denial

Somali football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was greeted with a hero's welcome upon returning to Mogadishu after being denied entry to the United States. The incident drew widespread attention and support in Somalia, where Artan was celebrated for his achievements in international football officiating despite the travel setback.

Written By: TDG Syndication
Last Updated: June 10, 2026 14:47:49 IST

VIDEO SHOWS: SOMALI REFEREE OMAR ARTAN ARRIVING IN MOGADISHU / FANS AND OFFICIALS WELCOMING ARTAN WITH FLAGS AND FLOWERS RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: MOGADISHU, SOMALIA (JUNE 10, 2026) ( (The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)

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