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...

CAS COMMENDS NAF QUEENS FC FOR IMPRESSIVE RUNNER-UP FINISH AT 2026 FEDERATION CUP. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 CAS COMMENDS NAF QUEENS FC FOR IMPRESSIVE RUNNER-UP FINISH AT 2026 FEDERATION CUP


The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has commended the Nigerian Air Force Queens Football Club for their outstanding performance at the 2026 Federation Cup, where they emerged runners-up after a keenly contested final against Niger Rattle FC. Receiving the team at Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Abuja, the CAS praised their resilience, discipline, and professionalism, noting that their journey to the final underscores the growing strength of women’s football within the Service.


“You have demonstrated courage, teamwork, and determination, values that define the Nigerian Air Force,” he stated. “Reaching the final of such a prestigious competition reflects the effectiveness of our investment in sports development and personnel welfare.” He assured the team of continued support, emphasizing the NAF’s commitment to nurturing talent and providing the resources required for athletes to excel at both national and international levels.


Earlier, the Director of Sports, Group Captain Ademide Adeyeye, expressed appreciation to the CAS for his unwavering support, noting that the morale boost and logistical backing played a significant role in the team’s success. The NAF Queens FC’s impressive outing at the 2026 Federation Cup further reinforces the Nigerian Air Force’s reputation as a key contributor to sports development in Nigeria, particularly in advancing women’s participation and excellence in football.

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