3 resultsfor “Omar Artan Africa best referee 2025”
Omar Artan was due to be the first referee from [Somalia](https://www.theguardian.com/world/somalia) to officiate at a World Cup after making Fifa’s final list for the tournament. He is one of Africa
Omar Artan officiates an Africa Cup of Nations match between Mauritania and Algeria in Bouake, Ivory Coast, on January 23, 2024 [Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP] Somalia’s government has been battling al-Shabab, a local al-Qaeda
best in football - players, coaches and officials. Omar Artan is the number one referee from Africa. He will not be allowed to officiate at the World Cup. Artan, from Somalia, flew into Miami to join