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Somali Referee Omar Artan Secures UEFA Super Cup After World Cup Snub
In a major comeback for African officiating, Somalia’s Omar Artan has been appointed to lead the UEFA Super Cup clash between PSG and Aston Villa. This high-profile assignment follows Artan’s disappointing exclusion from the World Cup roster earlier this year. His selection underscores the growing global recognition of African refereeing talent on the world’s biggest footballing stages.
BBC Africa·June 13, 2026AI-curated
Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.
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