Hero's welcome for Omar Artan after Somali's World Cup dreams dashed
Somali referee Omar Artan was blocked from entering the US, where he was set to become the first Somali to officiate at a FIFA World Cup. Despite the setback, he returned to a hero’s welcome in Mogadishu, with many saying his impact and legacy are only just beginning.
Originally reported by Al Jazeera. Read the full story at the original source.
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