Omar Abdulkadir Artan is a Somali football referee. Artan was the first referee from Somalia to take charge of a continental final, overseeing Egyptian side Pyramids FC's 2024-25 CAF Champions League triumph over South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns in Cairo. He has also officiated at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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I promise you, God willing, that I will attend the next one, I want the Somali public to take comfort in this and remain confident.
Omar Artan given hero’s welcome in Somalia after referee’s US entry blocked, June 10 2026
I was lucky, but I have worked very hard to be here and I’m really proud, As you can imagine, I grew up in a difficult situation, but it didn’t prevent me from pursuing my dreams.
This will be my first match in Europe. Having adventures, making memories and learning new things is always great.
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Omar Abdulkadir Artan is a Somali football referee. Artan was the first referee from Somalia to take charge of a continental final, overseeing Egyptian side Pyramids FC's 2024-25 CAF Champions League triumph over South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns in Cairo. He has also officiated at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). He was the sole representative from Sub-Saharan Africa to officiate at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
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