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Mogadishu welcomes Arteen after US expulsion
International referee Omar Abdullahi Artan, the first Somali referee to participate in a World Cup, arrived at Mogadishu Airport after being barred from entering the United States due to allegations linking him to individuals associated with terrorist organizations, despite holding a valid visa. Artan affirmed his intention to continue representing Somalia in the future and expressed his readiness to take part in the 2030 World Cup, conveying pride and determination to elevate his country's name despite the obstacles. The incident sparked widespread criticism from international and Somali officials, who considered the ban to be unjust and a disregard for his achievements.
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