Referee barred from entering U.S. for World Cup gets a hero’s welcome in Somalia
Somalia isn’t competing at the World Cup, but from the scenes at Mogadishu’s airport, you’d think the country had won the trophy.
A Somali referee, who was reportedly denied entry into the United States for the World Cup, received a jubilant reception upon his return to Mogadishu. Thousands of enthusiastic supporters gathered at the airport to welcome him, creating a celebratory atmosphere that mirrored the excitement of a national victory. The crowd's fervent greeting underscored the significant recognition and pride the referee's potential participation, even if unfulfilled, brought to the nation.
The incident highlights the deep passion for football in Somalia and the pride Somalis take in their citizens achieving international recognition, even in the face of obstacles.
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