SOMALI WORLD CUP REFEREE DENIED ENTRY TO UNITED STATES. (PHOTO).

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 Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to United States Award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, has been denied entry into the United States despite holding a valid visa, according to a senior official in Somalia’s sports ministry. Artan, who is set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at the FIFA World Cup finals, was stopped at Miami International Airport and subsequently returned to Istanbul, where he had been residing. The reason for the denial was not immediately disclosed. However, Somalia is among the countries affected by a travel ban introduced by the administration of Donald Trump. Reacting to the development, Ciise Aden Abshir, a senior adviser to Somalia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports and a former national team captain, described Artan as one of Africa’s most respected referees. “Omar Artan is among Africa’s most respected referees and deserves the support of the entire football community,” Abshir told AFP on Monday. He added that preventing the referee fro...

BORN WITHOUT HANDS OR FEET, YET HE FLIES: THE INSPIRING STORY OF 25-YEAR-OLD PILOT, ZACH ANGLIN. (PHOTOS).


 BORN WITHOUT HANDS OR FEET, YET HE FLIES: THE INSPIRING STORY OF 25-YEAR-OLD PILOT, ZACH ANGLIN


5th October, 2025 


In a remarkable display of courage, resilience, and faith, 25-year-old Zach Anglin, a Nigerian-born aviator raised in the United States, has achieved what many once thought impossible — becoming a certified commercial pilot despite being born without hands or feet.


Zach’s journey to the skies was far from easy. After facing five rejections from aviation programs, he persevered, determined to prove that physical limitations could not define his destiny. Through intense FAA training, unwavering discipline, and a belief that “you can’t be held by your limitations,” he finally earned his wings — making aviation history in the process.


Today, Zach not only flies commercial aircraft but also serves as a flight instructor, mentoring aspiring pilots and inspiring individuals with disabilities to pursue their passions without fear.


His story has become a powerful symbol of possibility — showing that with faith, perseverance, and purpose, even the greatest challenges can become stepping stones to greatness.


Zach Anglin’s achievement is more than personal triumph; it’s a message to the world that the sky is never the limit — it’s just the beginning.

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