Judge Omar Abdulqadir Cartan warmly welcomed in Mogadishu.

The international Somali judge, Omar Abdulqadir Cartan, was warmly welcomed today in the city...

The international Somali judge, Omar Abdulqadir Cartan, was warmly welcomed today in Mogadishu, after returning to the country. The reception was large, attended by officials from the Federal Government of Somalia, members from the sports community, youth, and various segments of society, who expressed their support and solidarity with the judge.

During the reception, officials and former players praised Omar Cartan for his role in the development of football refereeing in Somalia and Africa. They stated that although he missed the opportunity to participate in the World Cup, he remains a symbol of honor and an example for thousands of Somali youth.

Omar Cartan has recently been prominently featured in global media, after being removed from the list of referees who would participate in the World Cup, due to the U.S. government's denial of his visa to enter the country.

On the other hand, the decision to return Omar Cartan has been widely reacted to around the world, with sports organizations, international media, and football fans expressing concern about how this issue has affected a referee recognized as one of the best in Africa.