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Omar Artan makes history with UEFA Super Cup referee appointment
Somali official Omar Artan will become the first non-European referee to take charge of the UEFA Super Cup when Paris Saint-Germain face Aston Villa in Salzburg today.
The Ref’s News · 12 August 2026
Somali official Omar Artan will become the first non-European referee to take charge of the UEFA Super Cup when Paris Saint-Germain face Aston Villa in Salzburg today.
Artan’s appointment is a landmark moment for African refereeing and comes as part of increased cooperation between UEFA and the Confederation of African Football.
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