Omar Abdulkadir Artan
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.
Born on Jan 23, 1989 (37 years old)
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Kenya:
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.
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Tanzania:
Omar Abdulkadir Artan of Somalia will take charge of today’s Cecafa Kagame Cup 2026 final.
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Panama:
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali referee, was denied entry to the United States during the World Cup.
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Taiwan:
Somalian World Cup referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was barred from entering the US despite having a valid visa.
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United States:
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup.
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Tanzania:
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was unable to take part in the World Cup after being denied entry into the United States.
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Denmark:
Omar Artan represents Somalia's lost generation, who grew up during the civil war in the 1990s and found solace in football.
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Gabon:
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was detained for eleven hours upon arrival in Miami and was sent back to Istanbul.
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Argentina:
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the United States and expressed his disappointment.
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Australia:
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was turned away by US border forces while Thomas Partey was allowed entry.
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