Somali Referee Omar Artan to Officiate Kuwait vs. Qadsia Match
The Kuwait Football Association announced the appointment of Somali international referee Omar Artan to officiate the match between Kuwait and Qadsia, scheduled for June 29, as part of the final round of the Zain Premier League for the 2025-2026 sports season.
Artan's appointment came after the approval of the Somali Football Federation, based on an invitation from the Chairman of the Kuwaiti Football Association, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, in a move that reflects the joint cooperation and distinguished relations between the two federations.
The match holds great significance as it witnesses the crowning of Kuwait Club as the champions of the Zain Premier League for the current season, amidst widespread anticipation from fans for the conclusion of the competition.
The Somali Football Federation praised the Kuwaiti initiative, affirming that this cooperation embodies the spirit of friendship and mutual trust between the two sides, and contributes to strengthening sports relations and the exchange of expertise between national federations.
This banner comes after the decision to ban the Somali referee from entering the United States, even though he was on the list of referees nominated to officiate the tournament matches.
Artan's appointment came after the approval of the Somali Football Federation, based on an invitation from the Chairman of the Kuwaiti Football Association, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, in a move that reflects the joint cooperation and distinguished relations between the two federations.
The match holds great significance as it witnesses the crowning of Kuwait Club as the champions of the Zain Premier League for the current season, amidst widespread anticipation from fans for the conclusion of the competition.
The Somali Football Federation praised the Kuwaiti initiative, affirming that this cooperation embodies the spirit of friendship and mutual trust between the two sides, and contributes to strengthening sports relations and the exchange of expertise between national federations.
This banner comes after the decision to ban the Somali referee from entering the United States, even though he was on the list of referees nominated to officiate the tournament matches.