Somali referee Omar Artan has been handed a remarkable second chance after missing the FIFA World Cup following his controversial exclusion from the United States. UEFA has appointed the African Referee of the Year to officiate the Super Cup final in Salzburg, making him the first non-European official to oversee the prestigious match. The move comes days after the Trump administration defended its decision to deny Artan entry over security concerns. From an 11-hour interrogation in Miami to a hero’s welcome in Mogadishu, Artan’s journey has transformed him into a powerful symbol of Somali pride and resilience.
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