Referee,Somali referees Stories

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan crowned CAF Best Male Referee 2025
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 20, 2025

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...

24 referees selected for U-17 AFCON zonal qualifiers in Ethiopia
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 13, 2025

Ali Ahmed, CECAFA’s Head of Refereeing, said the officials were carefully chosen from across the region following a thorough selection and preparation...

Kenyan quartet selected to officiate at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 23, 2025

The quartet will assemble in Cairo next month for a CAF pre-tournament preparation course, where officials will undergo intensive training on match ma...

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.

All-Somali referee team makes history in charge of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 10, 2025

The quartet, led by centre referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan and assisted by Mahad Ali Mohamud Jantalman and Hamza Hagi Abdi, with Kaafi Shiine as fourth...

Kenyan referees who have made their mark on the international stage
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 29, 2024

Several Kenyan referees have played a vital role in shaping the nation's football legacy, with several earning recognition on the global stage. Their...

Boost for Garissa football as FKF trains, certifies 25 new referees
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 20, 2024

The training and certification were necessitated by a lack of competent referees at the sub-county level.

Three Kenyan referees to officiate at AFCON 2023
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 22, 2023

Their participation on the global stage promises to instill a sense of pride in the nation and serves as a motivating force for the next generation of...

Spanish and Mexican leagues to release VAR conversations from 2024
Agency  |  Dec 21, 2023

The idea is that VAR be "capable of harmonising decision criteria and therefore reducing recurring controversies" regarding its use, said FMF presiden...

Football match plunged into crisis after referee attacked on pitch by club president
Agency  |  Dec 12, 2023

The Turkish Football Federation immediately condemned "this vile attack". "Today, this inhumane and despicable attack was made against all stakeholder...

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