MOGADISHU – Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Aston Villa, marking another historic milestone for East African football officiating.
The prestigious match will be played on 12 August at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria, where the winners of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League will compete for the season’s first European trophy.
Artan will be assisted by Liban Abdirisaq of Djibouti and Eliezer Yiembe of Kenya, highlighting the growing recognition of East African match officials on the international stage.
The appointment is widely regarded as a major achievement for Somali football and a testament to the increasing confidence that European football authorities have in referees from the region. It also reflects years of dedication, professionalism, and strong performances in CAF and international competitions.
Omar Artan’s selection is expected to inspire a new generation of referees across Somalia and East Africa, demonstrating that officials from the region can earn opportunities to officiate at the highest levels of world football.
