FIFA referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has received a major boost following recent disappointment surrounding the World Cup, after UEFA invited him to serve as a match official for the upcoming Super Cup clash between PSG and Aston Villa in August.
UEFA announced on Thursday that the decision was made following consultations with CECAFA.
“We’re pleased to share that Somali referee Omar Artan will officiate the highly anticipated match between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg,” UEFA said in a statement.
Meanwhile, in Mogadishu on Thursday, Artan was presented with a cheque for USD 50,000 from a Somali businessman as a gesture of encouragement and recognition for his achievements.
An online GoFundMe campaign has also been launched to support the FIFA official.
The fundraiser comes amid growing calls from some supporters for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to take responsibility for the circumstances that led to Artan’s World Cup disappointment
