Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
Artan was among the 52 referees announced by FIFA to officiate at the June-July World Cup finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States, a sports ministry official told AFP on Monday.
More than 250 athletes competed for a share of the KES 700,000 prize pool as the four-day tournament concluded at Networks Padel Village.
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid by an overwhelming majority, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager.
For the 26-year-old Ghanaian International, it was a double joy as he was also named the midfielder of the year.
KBC secures broadcast rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Moses Wakhisi has spent most of his professional life telling other people stories.
Gor Mahia FC marked their 2025/2026 SportPesa Premier League triumph with a symbolic visit to the Karen home of the Odinga family in Nairobi.
Kenya national rugby sevens team, Shujaa, head coach Kevin “Bling” Wambua, has named a 13-man squad to represent the country in the final two legs of the HSBC SVNS Series in Valladolid, Spain (29–31 May) and Bordeaux, France (5–7 June).
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