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Essam Abdel Fattah: Omar Artan sought officiating in Egypt league
Essam Abdel Fattah, head of referees at the Egyptian Football Association, confirmed that Somali referee Omar Artan, who was barred from officiating at the 2026 World Cup due to restrictions on entering the United States, has expressed his desire to referee in the Egyptian Premier League for the 2026-2027 season. Artan has officially submitted a request to settle in Egypt and work as a referee in the Egyptian league. The committee welcomed the initiative, and the request will be presented to the Football Association's Board of Directors for a decision. Omar Artan is considered one of the best referees in Africa at the moment and is aiming to establish himself in Egypt and referee in the Egyptian league after his World Cup dream was put on hold.
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