The highly anticipated encounter will see French giants Paris Saint-Germain face English side Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, with the Super Cup traditionally bringing together the winners of Europe's top club competitions.
UEFA confirmed the appointment on Thursday, expressing confidence in Artan's ability to oversee a match of such magnitude. The 34-year-old official has continued to earn international recognition for his performances and has been on FIFA's international referees list since 2018. He was also named CAF Men's Referee of the Year in 2025 following a series of outstanding displays on the continental stage.
Artan's appointment represents a major milestone for African refereeing and further highlights the growing influence of African match officials in global football. The Somali referee has officiated several high-profile matches, including the second leg of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League final, which helped solidify his reputation as one of the continent's elite referees.
The announcement comes as a significant recognition of Artan's achievements and experience at the highest level of the game. UEFA's decision underscores its confidence in his officiating abilities as he prepares to take charge of a fixture expected to attract millions of viewers worldwide.
With football fans eagerly awaiting the season-opening spectacle, all eyes will now be on Omar Artan as he prepares to officiate the blockbuster Super Cup encounter between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg.