Table of Contents
- Removal of Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan
- Reason for Removal
- Referee of the Year Award
- Replacement Announcement
- Match Details
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been dismissed from officiating the quarter-final match between Nigeria and Algeria, according to DAILY POST.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) reportedly made this decision after it was found that Artan wore boots from a brand that was not authorized by the tournament’s official sponsors during a previous game.
This action violated CAF’s regulations, leading to his removal from the much-anticipated match.
Artan was honored as Referee of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards held in Rabat, Morocco.
CAF is now expected to announce a replacement for the quarter-final match.
The match is scheduled to take place at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Omar Abdulkadir Artan removed from officiating?
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was removed due to wearing boots from a brand that was not approved by the tournament’s official sponsors, which breached CAF’s rules.
What recognition did Omar Abdulkadir Artan receive?
He was named Referee of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards held in Rabat, Morocco.
When and where is the quarter-final match taking place?
The quarter-final match is scheduled for Saturday at the Grand Stade de Marrakech.
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