Omar Artan, Africa's top FIFA referee who was selected to officiate at the 2026 World Cup, has been denied entry to the United States over alleged terrorism concerns
World Cup referee Omar Artan denied US entry over alleged links to terror organisations
Omar Artan, Africa's top FIFA referee who was selected to officiate at the 2026 World Cup, has been denied entry to the United States over alleged terrorism concerns
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Joshua Mbu Senior Sports Reporter and Felix Keith Senior Sports Reporter
09:54, 10 Jun 2026Updated 10:08, 10 Jun 2026
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