Omar Abdulkadir Artan Stories

Omar Artan makes history as first Somali referee at FIFA World Cup
Omar Artan makes history as first Somali referee at FIFA World Cup
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2025

At the U-20 World Cup, he is being supported by Kenyan assistant referee Gilbert Cheruiyot and Abelmiro Montenegro from São Tomé and Príncipe.

Omar Abdulkadir Artan makes history as first Somalia referee at Africa Cup of Nations
Omar Abdulkadir Artan makes history as first Somalia referee at Africa Cup of Nations
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 17, 2024

In a groundbreaking moment for Somalia football, Omar Abdulkadir Artan stepped onto the continent's grand stage on Tuesday night, becoming the first S...

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