Zimbabwe football set for VAR rollout at three major stadiums
Zimbabwe is set to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology at three of its leading football stadiums as part of...
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South Africa minister gives SAFA 21 days to repay £550,000 VAR funds
South Africa’s Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has given the South African Football Association (SAFA) 21 days to...
Gayton McKenzie demands SAFA return $811,535 allocated for VAR
South Africa’s Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has demanded that the South African Football Association (SAFA) return R13...
Tanzania Premier League advances VAR rollout with fifth phase of referee training
The Tanzania Premier League has taken another significant step towards the implementation of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology, with match...
World Cup 2026: FIFA introduces extra VAR safeguard for Morocco-France quarter-final clash
FIFA has introduced an additional Video Assistant Referee (VAR) safeguard for Morocco’s World Cup quarter-final against France as the governing...
English football icon Jamie Carragher has criticised the decision to rule out Egypt’s controversial goal during their dramatic 3-2 defeat...
World Cup 2026: Why Egypt’s second goal was cancelled against Argentina
The video assistant referee (VAR) decision to disallow Egypt’s second goal against Argentina during their FIFA World Cup Round of...
Ivory Coast’s World Cup exit has been followed by anger from national legend Didier Drogba, who criticised the refereeing after...
World Cup 2026: FIFA reportedly acknowledges VAR error after Algeria’s complaint
FIFA has reportedly responded to the Algerian Football Federation’s complaint over the refereeing of Algeria’s 3-0 defeat to Argentina in...
Morocco pushes refereeing revolution with VAR expansion and digital innovation
Royal Moroccan Football Federation is accelerating efforts to modernise officiating in the country through a major reform programme focused on...
Tanzania closer to historic VAR introduction as league infrastructure nears completion
Tanzania’s top-flight football is on the verge of a major technological shift, with the fourth phase of its infrastructure development...
Tunisia: Ligue 1 matchday 26 referees confirmed
Tunisia’s National Directorate of Arbitration has confirmed the refereeing appointments for Matchday 26 of Ligue 1, detailing the officials assigned...
From controversy to redemption: Issa Sy guides USMA to CAF final
Issa Sy redeems himself with decisive VAR intervention in USM Alger’s CAF semi-final qualification Senegalese referee Issa Sy played a...
VAR fourth-phase training course begins in Tanzania
Tanzania has taken another significant step in its drive to modernize football officiating, with the fourth phase of the Video...
Riyad Mahrez and Al Ahli angered by refereeing decisions in Al Feiha draw
Riyad Mahrez and his Al Ahli teammates have expressed strong frustration following a controversial draw against Al Feiha, a result...
Egypt: Referees’ Committee blames VAR angle for Al Ahly-Ceramica controversy
The controversy surrounding the Egyptian Premier League clash between Al Ahly and Ceramica Cleopatra has taken a new turn, with...
CAF introduces major reforms after AFCON 2025 final controversy
The Confederation of African Football has unveiled a series of reforms aimed at restoring confidence in refereeing and VAR operations...
CAF to introduce VAR from group stages in major competitions
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be introduced from the group stages of CAF’s club competitions, in a major shift...
Guinean referees begin VAR training as Federation moves closer to implementation
The Guinean Football Federation has taken another significant step toward modernizing its domestic competitions, with Guinean referees now undergoing practical...
SAFA receive funds for implementation of VAR
The South African government has officially released funding to the South African Football Association (SAFA) to support the rollout of...