His appointment was widely celebrated in Somalia and across the region, with football officials describing the selection as an important moment for So...
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has hailed referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan’s selection for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a first for Somalia and a mil...
Earlier in the year, Omar Abdulkadir Artan became the first Somali referee to oversee a continental final, taking charge of Egypt’s Pyramids FC’s vict...
At the U-20 World Cup, he is being supported by Kenyan assistant referee Gilbert Cheruiyot and Abelmiro Montenegro from São Tomé and Príncipe.
In a groundbreaking moment for Somalia football, Omar Abdulkadir Artan stepped onto the continent's grand stage on Tuesday night, becoming the first S...
