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Mogadishu — Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been named the CAF Best Male Referee for 2025, a landmark honor announced Wednesday evening at a ceremony at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat, Morocco. The award marks a historic breakthrough for Somali football and its match officials, drawing swift congratulations from the nation’s top leadership. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called the accolade “historic” and said Artan’s rise reflects the talent and professionalism of a new generation of Somali officials…

CAF Awards 2025: Somalia’s Omar Abdulkadir Artan named Best Male Referee Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was named CAF Best Male Referee for 2025 on Wednesday in Rabat, Morocco, underscoring a landmark year for officiating in the Horn of Africa. The honor was announced at the CAF Awards ceremony hosted at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. Uganda’s Nabadda was also recognized, taking the CAF Best Female Referee award. The awards spotlight the continent’s top football officiating talent. Artan’s win highlights…

At Stade de Radès, Dekedaha FC's defenders futilely tried to contain Esperance de Tunis's forward, Youcef Belaili, during their CAF Champions League face-off. Belaili shone bright, bagging a hat-trick as Esperance overwhelmed Dekedaha 8-0, catapulting themselves into the group stage. Credit: Mosaique FM

Mogadishu (AX) — CAF recently revealed the officiating lineup for the eagerly awaited Super Cup match pitting Egyptian powerhouses Al Ahly against Zamalek. Notably, Somali referee Abdulkadir Artan has been named the match's fourth official. Artan's selection shines as a significant step in his burgeoning career, underscoring his progress in football officiating. Scheduled for September 27 at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia, the match kicks off at 9 PM CET. Leading the officiating crew is Libyan referee Moataz Ibrahim, with…

The choice to host both matches in Tunisia—amidst one of Africa's most electrifying football settings—underscores the stark challenges that Somali football faces. Hamstrung by financial limitations and subpar infrastructure, teams like Dekedaha are forced to seek battlegrounds outside their homeland. Their momentous triumph over AS Arta unfolded at the Azam Sports Complex in Tanzania—yet another neutral site. This inability to host international games due to inadequate facilities highlights the mountainous obstacles Somali…

Infrastructure Woes Push Dekedaha SC to Play Both CAF Champions League Legs in Tunisia The decision to host both fixtures in Tunisia—home to one of Africa's most fervent football fanbases—paints a stark picture of the challenges plaguing Somali football. Limited by financial woes and subpar facilities, teams like Dekedaha look outward for venues, with their historic win over AS Arta coming at Tanzania's Azam Sports Complex—a neutral ground. This inability to host matches on home turf due to inadequate stadiums underscores…

The day after the draw for the African Cup of Nations 2021 (postponed to 2022), RFI offers a selection of six matches to follow during the group game that begins on Sunday, January 9 in Yaoundé. Lovers of beautiful posters, revenge and surprises: there is something for everyone. From 9 to 20 January, 2022 will take place in five cities in Cameroon,the group game in…

The Executive Committee of the African Football Confederation (ComEx) (ComF), which met on 16 July 2021 in Morocco, reaffirmed the existence of a Super League project bringing together the best clubs on the continent. CAF ExCom has also shown its support for a World Cup that is held every two years. The Champions League, the…

The President of the African Football Confederation (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, spoke in a statement released on Sunday, June 20. The leader confirmed that a project to create an African Super League was being considered. And he intends to rely on the failure of the European project so as not to make mistakes. Sunday, June 20,…

The Government Committee of the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) met in Kigali, Rwanda on Saturday, Might 15. Choices have been made on the group of main occasions on the continent. The postponement of the qualifiers within the Africa zone for the World Cup 2022 has been confirmed: the matches will happen at the top of 2021 and the start of 2022.…