Kicked out! Top African referee denied entry to US then sent home to Somalia - despite having 'the right visa'

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, 34, had his travel facilitated by the Somali Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, who said they had granted him a diplomatic passport to help with visa-related issues.

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Jun 10, 2026 - 00:21
Kicked out! Top African referee denied entry to US then sent home to Somalia - despite having 'the right visa'
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, 34, had his travel facilitated by the Somali Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, who said they had granted him a diplomatic passport to help with visa-related issues.
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