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African referee denied entry for World Cup insists he had valid visa

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who has been acclaimed as the best official in Africa, was dropped from FIFA's list for the tournament after American authorities refused him permission to enter.

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African referee denied entry for World Cup insists he had valid visa

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who has been acclaimed as the best official in Africa, was dropped from FIFA's list for the tournament after American authorities refused him permission to enter.

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African referee denied entry for World Cup insists he had valid visa

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