Thousands of fans welcome home Somali referee banned from World Cup
Published date: Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:27:57 +0700Thousands of fans gathered to welcome Somali referee Omar Artan home after he was denied entry to the United States ahead of the World Cup over alleged links to terrorists.
Dramatic footage shows Omar being cheered by supporters at Mogadishu Stadium in Somalia on June 10.
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Mogadishu, Somalia |
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10/06/2026 |
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