'Omar Artan, don't give up, Somalis support you' - BBC Africa

He had become the pride of his country. But now Somalis are venting their sadness, disappointment and anger after Omar Abdulkadir Artan, selected by Fifa to be the first Somali to ever referee in a World Cup, was denied entry into the US. Amid their frustration, many of his nationals, interviewed by BBC Somali, also expressed their solidarity and the pride they still feel about him as well as outrage over a feeling that prejudice guided the decision. 🎬 🎞️ Produced and edited by: Bushra Nuur 🎥 Footage by: BBC Somali Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/