Somalia Football News

Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry into the United States after getting selected to officiate in the World Cup.

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was selected by FIFA to officiate at the 2026 World Cup, has been denied entry to the United States and...

Was going to be first Somalian to officiate at a World Cup‘He deserves the support of the football community'A Somali referee, who was set to...

The reported refusal of entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has become far more than an isolated immigration issue. At first glance, the...

The participation of Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan at the 2026 World Cup has been cast into uncertainty after reports emerged that he was...

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United...

Omar Artan was expecting to officiate at the World Cup this summer (Picture: Getty Images) Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry into...

With just three days until the start of the 2026 World Cup, Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry to the United States and sent back to...

A Somali referee acclaimed as the best in Africa has reportedly been denied entry to the United States and sent on a flight back to Istanbul upon...

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has reportedly been denied entry into the United States despite being selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA...

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has reportedly been denied entry to the United States just days before the start of the 2026 World Cup,...

Africas top referee will not be allowed to officiate at the World Cup after he was refused entry to the USA, FIFA has confirmed.

Somalia's Omar Abdulkadir Artan has taken a decisive step toward making history after receiving his United States visa this morning, officially...

Concerns are growing over the availability of Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after reports emerged that he has...

[The Point] The Gambia will open its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier campaign against Somalia in September 2026 in Banjul.

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan remains unable to join preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a prolonged visa issue prevented him...

All African match officials selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have successfully secured their visas and are now set to take part in the global...

[The Point] The Gambia have been drawn against Ivory Coast, Ghana and Somalia in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Pamoja were made known with West African giants Ghana and Ivory Coast paired together in the most trick...

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana will face Cote d'Ivoire, The Gambia and Somalia in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Gambia boss Johnathan McKinstry has expressed excitement after the draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers placed Gambia in a...

Gambia head coach Johnathan McKinstry has admitted that his side face a monumental task after being drawn alongside Ghana and Ivory Coast in the...

Three-time African champions Ivory Coast will once again renew their long-standing rivalry with Ghana after the two football giants were drawn...

Ghana’s road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will begin with a heavyweight clash against reigning African champions Ivory Coast after the Black...

Johnathan McKinstry says Gambia are excited by the challenge of facing Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after...

Former Ivory Coast international Max-Alain Gradel has expressed confidence that the Elephants will successfully navigate a difficult-looking Group...

Ghana’s Black Stars will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with a challenging away fixture against...

Former Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has shared his excitement ahead of the highly anticipated clash between Ghana and Ivory Coast in the...

Former Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong believes the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign will be highly competitive and...

Former Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed excitement ahead of the upcoming showdown between Ghana and the Ivory Coast in the...

Ghana will face Cote d’Ivoire, The Gambia and Somalia in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The draw was held on Tuesday in...

CAF Ambassador and former Côte d’Ivoire captain Max Gradel has expressed confidence that the Elephants will navigate a challenging...

CAF Ambassador and Ivorian football legend Max Gradel has expressed a mix of weariness and confidence following the AFCON 2027 qualifying draw in...

Legendary Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary has labeled Group C as the "most difficult" section of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers following the...

Legendary Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary has labeled Group C as the "most difficult" section of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers following the...

DR Congo legend Trésor Mputu has labeled Group C as the "Group of Death" for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Acting as a draw assistant...

The AFCON 2027 qualifiers have delivered one of the most anticipated matchups of the campaign, with Ghana and reigning African champions Côte...

The road to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 has been officially defined following the qualification draw, with Ghana placed in a demanding...

Ghana will face a stern test in their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after being drawn alongside Ivory Coast, Gambia and Somalia...

The qualifying groups for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations were confirmed on Tuesday following the official draw ceremony held at the headquarters of...

Ghana have been drawn in Group C alongside Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia and Somalia for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The draw was...

The President of the Somalia Football Federation, Ali Abdi Mohamed, has publicly declared full support for Gianni Infantino ahead of the FIFA...

FIFA-ranked Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea has been left out of the list of officials selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite...

Seven African referees have been included in the final lists of officials selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the...

The draw for the Preliminary Round Qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania has been...

CAF will officially set the qualifying process for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in motion when it conducts the preliminary round draw on...

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has named a new centre referee for the quarter-final tie between Nigeria and Algeria, DAILY POST...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has withdrawn Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from officiating the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has removed Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from officiating the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) played a large role in the decision of Africa soccer governing body (CAF) to change the referee for...

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been removed from officiating the quarter-final encounter between Nigeria and Algeria, DAILY POST reports....

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has removed Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from officiating the Africa Cup of Nations...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has named Somali referee Omar Artan to take charge of the quarter-final meeting between the Super...

The Confederation of African, CAF, has appointed Somali referee Omar Artan for the quarter-final fixture between the Super Eagles and Algeria....

Somali referee Omar Artan will take charge of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final fixture between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Algeria,...

The Confederation of African, CAF, has appointed Somali referee Omar Artan for the quarter-final fixture between the Super Eagles and Algeria....

Maya Jama unveiled a new tattoo celebrating her mixed heritage as she shared a series of intimate snaps with Manchester City star Ruben Dias. The...

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has praised Morocco’s historic run to the final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup,...

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Somalia and Mozambique, including predictions, team news and possible...

Somalia play Mozambique on Tuesday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, hoping to sign off with a victory.

Algerian star Riyad Mahrez has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be his last appearance for his country. Mahrez made this known after helping...

Algeria secured their fifth FIFA World Cup appearance with a dominant 3-0 victory over Somalia, thanks to a brace from Mohamed Amoura and a goal...

Riyad Mahrez led from the front as Algeria became the fourth African nation to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup after cruising to a 3-0 win over...

Algeria will be heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 3-0 win over Somalia at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Bir El Djir, Algeria, on Thursday.

Algeria have become the latest African country to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 3-0 victory against Somalia on Thursday, October...

Where to watch the World Cup Qualification CAF match online between Somalia and Algeria, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.

Algeria could clinch qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday with a win against Somalia at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Bir El Djir,...

Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Somalia and Algeria, including predictions, team news and possible...

The season's second international break is upon us. It will be a busy window with various countries competing for World Cup qualification. Here's a...

France legend Zinedine Zidane's son Luca has received his first international call-up – with Algeria. The 27-year-old goalkeeper represented France...

ZINEDINE ZIDANE’S son Luca has switched international allegiances ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Luca, 27, is following in the footsteps of his...

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has made history by becoming the first from his country to officiate at a FIFA World Cup.Artan took charge of...

Uganda Cranes kept the momentum going in Group G of 2026 World Cup qualifying after they cruised to a 2-0 victory over Somalia at the Mandela...

Uganda kept the momentum going in Group G of 2026 World Cup qualifying after they cruised to a 2-0 victory over Somalia at the Mandela National...

Uganda will welcome Somalia to Mandela National Stadium in a FIFA World Cup qualification match on Monday. Both teams head for this encounter on...

Uganda need another positive result to keep their 2026 World Cup hopes alive when they host Somalia at the Mandela National Stadium on Monday,...

Somalia and Guinea face off at the Mandela National Stadium in neutral Uganda on Friday for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Somalia and Guinea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Guinea coach Paulo Duarte has announced a 25-man squad for next month's World Cup qualifying fixtures against Somalia and Algeria, with the list...

Football isn’t simply a sport in Somalia; it’s a passion. The same energy is now making football-themed slot tournaments even more exciting. These...

The five-day FIFA Member Association (MA) Referee Course, organised by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) under the auspices of FIFA, has ended...

Wealdstone have signed winger Sak Hassan. The Netherlands-born 24-year-old, a Somalia international, arrives from Isthmian League Premier Division...

In a stirring celebration that captivated thousands, Nigerian football legend and Enyimba FC Chairman, Nwankwo “King Kanu”, received a royal...

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed as the referee for the CAF Champions League final return clash between Mamelodi Sundowns...

Former Ghana skipper Asamoah Gyan has expressed pride in representing the Black Stars, describing it as a great honor.Gyan, who was capped 109...