Farmaajo Shows Support for Referee Omar Cartan
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Cumar Cartan Appointed to Referee UEFA Super Cup, UEFA and CAF Leaders Praise
MOGADISHU – Somali international referee, Cumar Cabdulqaadir Cartan, has once again made history for Somalia and the entire African continent, after being appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup…
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MOGADISHU – Former President of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, stated that he contacted the Somali international referee Omar Abdulqadir Cartan by phone after he was excluded from participating in the 2026 World Cup. Farmaajo expressed his feelings regarding the challenge faced by the referee, praising his efforts and
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Shared reporting signals
- Cumar Cabdulqaadir Cartan returned to Mogadishu after being denied entry to the United States. (reported by Jowhar, Horseed Media, Shabelle Media, Somali National TV)
- Cumar Cartan is a Somali international referee. (reported by Somali National TV, Shabelle Media)
- Cumar Cartan withdrew from the international football tournament currently taking place in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. (reported by Somali National TV, Shabelle Media)
What differs
- Horseed Media reports: The referee was traveling to participate in the 2026 World Cup. — Shabelle Media reports: The UEFA Super Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria.
What each source adds
Shabelle Media
Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo contacted international referee Omar Abdulqadir Cartan by phone.
BBC Somali
Cumar Cartan was removed from the list of officials on Monday.
Jowhar
Cumar Cartan is returning to his home in Somalia.
Horseed Media
The referee was sent back to Istanbul, Turkey.
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Somali Referee Denied Entry to the United States
Read sourceMagacaabista Cumar Cartan waxaa lagu tilmaamay guul taariikhi ah oo kor u qaadaysa sumcadda Soomaaliya.
The United States Denies Somali Referee Entry to the Country to Participate in the World Cup
Press Release Regarding Referee Omar Cartan
Read sourceCumar Cartan sends a message to Somali youth and what is next for him
Read sourceCumar Cartan warmly welcomed back to his homeland of Somalia
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15 reports · 18:43 to 05:48 UTC
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First report
Somali Referee Denied Entry to the United States
A Somali referee praised as the best in Africa has reportedly been denied entry to the United States and was sent back to Istanbul, Turkey after…
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The United States Denies Somali Referee Entry to the Country to Participate in the World Cup
MOGADISHU – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that a Somali referee named Omar Cartan has been denied entry into…
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The Government of Somalia Issues Statement on Referee Cartan's Withdrawal
MOGADISHU – The Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a press release expressing its disappointment over…
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The Federal Government of Somalia Issues Statement on the Denial of Entry to Omar Cartan by the United States
The Federal Government of Somalia Issues Statement on the Denial of Entry to Omar Cartan by…
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Press Release Regarding Referee Omar Cartan
The Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Federal Government of Somalia is deeply saddened by the circumstances that caused Somali international…
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Judge Omar Cartan Speaks After Being Denied Entry to the United States
ANKARA – International referee Omar Abdulqadir Cartan thanked the "football community" and the Somali people for their support after being denied…
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Canada condemns the decision by the United States to deny Omar Cartan.
Senior officials from the government and politics of Canada have reacted strongly to the decision...
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Farmaajo Shows Support for Referee Omar Cartan
MOGADISHU – Former President of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, stated that he contacted the Somali international referee Omar Abdulqadir Cartan…
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Judge Omar Abdulqadir Cartan warmly welcomed in Mogadishu.
The international Somali judge, Omar Abdulqadir Cartan, was warmly welcomed today in the city...
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Cumar Cartan sends a message to Somali youth and what is next for him
Cartan, who was expected to be the first Somali referee to officiate at the World Cup final, was removed from the list of officials on Monday after…
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Cumar Cartan warmly welcomed back to his homeland of Somalia
Jun 10 (Jowhar) - Somali football referee Cumar Cartan is returning home after being denied the opportunity to appear at the World Cup when…
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International Referee Omar Abdulqadir Cartan Returns to Mogadishu, Welcomed with High Honors
Mogadishu – Somali international referee, Omar Abdulqadir Cartan, has returned to the city of Mogadishu after being denied entry into the United…
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The Somali Government Addresses the U.S. Denial of Entry for Judge Omar Cartan
Mogadishu – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia has addressed the decision of the U.S.
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Somali referee Omar Cartan selected to officiate a match between PSG and Aston Villa
Somalia is one of 12 countries affected by a travel ban imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which ultimately prevented Artan from participating…
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Cumar Cartan Appointed to Referee UEFA Super Cup, UEFA and CAF Leaders Praise
MOGADISHU – Somali international referee, Cumar Cabdulqaadir Cartan, has once again made history for Somalia and the entire African continent, after…
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Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh oo dhambaal tacsi ah gaarsiiyey Amiirka Dalka Qadar
In implementation of the order of the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, all government agencies are…
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Several Somali analysts and what they said about the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
One of the interesting aspects of the final is that Messi and Lamine Yamal will face each other, who is seen as a player capable of greatly changing…
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