After being denied entry to the US, Somali referee Omar Artan was given a hero’s welcome upon his return to Somalia. Large numbers of supporters and Somali government officials received him enthusiastically at the airport in the capital, Mogadishu.
Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero's welcome
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Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero's welcome