Hero’s welcome for Omar Artan after Somali’s World Cup dreams dashed

Referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from officiating at a FIFA World Cup. This development dashed his aspirations of becoming the first Somali to achieve this distinction. The article states he was set to officiate at the World Cup in the US. The reason for his denial of entry is not specified in the provided content. Despite this setback, the headline suggests he received a "hero's welcome," though the article content itself does not elaborate on this reception or its circumstances.