Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali referee selected by FIFA to officiate at the upcoming World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has yet to travel to America as he struggles to secure his visa. With the tournament just days away, this situation has raised concerns about his participation.
While other African referees have already arrived for the World Cup, Artan remains in a complex predicament, putting his future in the tournament at risk. His status as one of Africa’s top referees has made this delay particularly alarming for observers.