B.C. premier says Somali World Cup ref banned by U.S. would be welcome in Vancouver

Canada Invited Somali Ref We Booted Due to Terrorism Ties

Canada invites Somali referee denied US entry for terrorism ties, sparking political controversy.

B.C. premier says FIFA referee banned from U.S. would be welcomed in Vancouver

Talk about Canadian hospitality. Somalian soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan made international headlines this week when it was announced that he was banned from the U.S. before the FIFA World Cup. He was slated to be Somalia’s first-ever FIFA World Cup referee. A member of Donald Trump’s administration explained to the BBC that the primary reason he was denied entry to the United States was because of a suspected link to a terror organization…

B.C. premier says Somali World Cup ref banned by U.S. would be welcome in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says a World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States should be allowed to officiate a match in

Somali World Cup Referee Denied US Entry Over Alleged Terror Links, Report Says

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Somali World Cup Referee Denied US Entry Over Alleged Terror Links, Report Says U.S. immigration officials turned away a Somali referee chosen to work the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing security concerns tied to possible links with suspected terrorist group members. Omar Abdulkadir Artan, 34, arrived at Miami International Airport over the weekend with a valid visa and diplomatic passport. Immigr…

US says Somali World Cup referee denied entry over alleged links to terror suspects

The United States has defended its decision to deny entry to Somali referee Omar Artan, saying border officials discovered information linking him to suspected members of terror organisations. The post US says Somali World Cup referee denied entry over alleged links to terror suspects appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

Trump admin official reveals why Somali World Cup ref was sent back home

A Somali football referee selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been denied entry into the United States after U.S. authorities cited security concerns, ending his hopes of making history at the tournament. Omar Artan, regarded as one of Africa’s top match officials, was due to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a FIFA World Cup. He had travelled to the United States to join pre-tournament preparations with other officials before…