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...
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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...
Tunisian FA condemns VAR sabotage and vows legal action
The Tunisian Football Federation has condemned what it described as acts of sabotage targeting video assistant refereeing equipment at the...
2025 AFCON: Senegalese referee Issa Sy to officiate Algeria vs Nigeria quarter-final
Senegalese referee Issa Sy will take charge of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final between Algeria and Nigeria this Saturday...
AFCON 2025: CAF opens refereeing doors to media during Morocco finals
The Confederation of African Football has announced it will stage a dedicated refereeing open day for accredited journalists during the...
AFCON 2025: Senegalese referee Issa Sy entrusted with VAR duty for Morocco–Tanzania clash
Issa Sy will take charge from the video assistant referee room when Morocco face Tanzania in the round of 16...
Algeria announces 2026 international referees list
The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has revealed the official roster of referees and match officials selected for the 2026 FIFA...
Tunisian Football Federation details FIFA funding and development plans
The Tunisian Football Federation has outlined the sums received from FIFA since the new federal bureau assumed office on 25...
FIFA weighs expansion of VAR ahead of 2026 World Cup
FIFA is considering significant changes to video assistant referee (VAR) protocols for the 2026 World Cup, potentially allowing the technology...
FIFA plans VAR expansion to include corners and second-yellow red cards at 2026 World Cup
FIFA is set to expand the scope of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) ahead of the 2026 World Cup, allowing officials...
CAF Champions League: Al Ahly urges CAF to consider introducing VAR at group stage games
Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly have formally approached the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to request the introduction of Video Assistant...
Sudan’s Mahmood Ismaïl to officiate crucial Cameroon–DR Congo playoff
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Sudanese referee Mahmood Ismaïl to take charge of the decisive playoff between...
Guinea hails success of FIFA Elite Referees training course
The closing ceremony of the FIFA MA Course for Elite Referees took place on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the...
CAF confirms VAR to be used for the first time in African World Cup playoff matches
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed that video assistant refereeing (VAR) will be introduced during the 2026...
FIFA’s new ‘Green Card’ system explained after Morocco’s victory over Spain
Morocco beat Spain 2-0 on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Santiago, in a match that showcased a groundbreaking FIFA innovation....
VAR set for September launch in Tunisian Ligue 1
The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) has confirmed that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will not be in use at the...
Kylian Mbappé’s halftime outburst reflects rising tensions after VAR drama
Kylian Mbappé’s frustration boiled over at halftime during Real Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final clash against Arsenal, following a controversial VAR...
South Africa and Tanzania embrace VAR in major step towards modernising African football
South Africa and Tanzania have confirmed the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in their domestic leagues, marking a...