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Omar Abdulkadir Artan (b. 1992, Somalia) is a Somali professional football referee who has served in international organizations. Since 2018, Artan has worn the FIFA badge and was named Male Referee of the Year in 2025 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Throughout his career, he has officiated prestigious tournaments such as the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the CAF Champions League final, becoming the first Somali referee to officiate at this level in Somali football history. A