"If I were US president, I wouldn't allow him in the country": South African sports minister slams Omar Artan

South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie criticized Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the US ahead of the 2026 World Cup. McKenzie stated that Artan traveled with a diplomatic passport without being a diplomat, justifying the refusal. He defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying his relationship with Donald Trump is irrelevant, and noted that all South African players received their visas. He also denied comments attributed to captain Ronwen Williams regarding African support.