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Somali international referee Omar Abdul Qadr Artan received a warm and official welcome in Nairobi after being excluded from participating in the 2026 World Cup due to the American authorities' refusal to grant him a visa. Kenyan officials and fans expressed solidarity with him, affirming that his exclusion does not diminish his stature and that he will continue to pursue greater opportunities in the future. He is considered the first Somali referee to reach the level of officiating at the World Cup.
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