Omar Abdulkadir Artan still without a visa for the World Cup

The Somali referee has still not travelled to America, just days before the World Cup kicks off.

Omar Abdulkadir Artan faces a complicated situation. Selected by FIFA to referee matches at the World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, the Somali referee is struggling to obtain his visa.

Whilst the other African referees selected to officiate at the World Cup have already travelled, Omar Abdulkadir Artan has still not left. This situation is causing increasing concern amongst observers regarding the participation of Omar Abdulkadir Artan, one of Africa’s top referees.