R80 Million Var Rollout Coming To Psl In April Despite Opposition From Club Bosses

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has claimed that some club officials are hindering the implementation of Video Assistant Referee VAR in South African football.

After years of contentious refereeing decisions by match officials in the Premier Soccer League PSL , there has been a significant push from fans, coaches, and pundits for the introduction of VAR in the top flight of South African football.

VAR is already utilized in various leagues around the world, including the Premier League, Bundesliga, and Serie A.

Furthermore, countries on the African continent, such as Morocco, Egypt, and Tunisia, have also successfully implemented VAR for matches in their local leagues.

Last year, McKenzie said the government of national unity was prepared to put down a deposit to help the SA Football Association implement the technology in South African football.