Would Kaizer Chiefs Be In Nedbank Cup Final If Var Was Around? They Won't Care One Bit

South Africas need for video assistant referee technology was again highlighted following Kaizer Chiefs dramatic winner in their Nedbank Cup semi-final against Mamelodi Sundowns .

A week after sports minister Gayton McKenzie announced that the country is on track to implement VAR technology in the PSL, Kaizer Chiefs Ashley du Preez appeared to be offside when he struck the late winner in Amakhosis shock triumph over Sundowns.

Earlier, Mamelodi Sundowns took the lead courtesy of Teboho Mokoena, but Chiefs equalised via Wandile Duba before Du Preez made it 2-1 to set up a dream Nedbank Cup final with their fierce rivals Orlando Pirates at Durbans Moses Mabhida on May 10.

There is currently no timeline when VAR will be implemented in the country. According to McKenzie, the technology must be integrated through SAFA in accordance with FIFA rules. McKenzie revealed that his team recently met with the leadership of Safa, which has now set a clear plan in motion to bring VAR to South African football.

An advertisement will be published, inviting service providers to submit bids for the technology. This move signals a significant step towards modernising the officiating system in South Africas football leagues.