The first Somali picked to referee a World Cup rose from Mogadishu's pitches, only to be barred at the US border.
OPINIONOPINION, CAF is failing Africa’s World Cup fansThe confederation’s silence on US travel bans and visa restrictions for African fans is shameful.Opinion by Abdullahi Boru HalakheAbdullahi Boru HalakhePublished On 5 May 20265 May 2026quotes
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