UEFA, in session with the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF), has appointed Somalian Omar Altan to referee the 2026 UEFA Tremendous Cup.
The match might be performed in Salzburg on August 12 between UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and UEFA Europa League winners Aston Villa.
Artan has been on FIFA’s checklist of worldwide referees since 2018 and is taken into account one in all Africa’s prime match officers. A number of the notable matches he has overseen embrace the second leg of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League ultimate. In 2025, he was additionally chosen as CAF Umpire of the Yr.
Artan was chosen by FIFA to be one of many match officers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, however was unable to take part as a result of he was not allowed to enter the US.
UEFA mentioned the appointment was made in accordance with the just lately signed Memorandum of Understanding between UEFA and CAF to strengthen cooperation in areas together with refereeing.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin described Altan as a wonderful younger referee who has already confirmed himself on the highest stage of African soccer, including that the appointment was an indication of UEFA’s respect for his refereeing talents.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe mentioned Mr Artan’s achievements had made Somalia and Africa proud, and mentioned the appointment was a major honor for an African referee and a strong instance of the ability of soccer to unite folks throughout continents.
