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Use of VAR and pitch side monitor at World Cup

Football leadership approval key to VAR implementation and training timelines

The finalization of the agreement and timelines between the South African Football Association (SAFA), the Premier Soccer League (PSL), and other competitions is crucial for the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in South Africa.

SAFA President Danny Jordaan at OR Tambo Int.

Ex-SAFA chief explains no presidential term limits

Former SAFA Chief Executive Officer Dennis Mumble has shed some light as to why the association has not adopted term limits for their presidency, despite calls from the football community.

Referee Abongile Tom during the DStv Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Swallows FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on January 03, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa.

The sacrifice behind Abongile Tom’s rise

FIFA and South African international referee Abongile Tom has no regrets about the decision he took a few years ago to leave his profession at the South African Police Service (SAPS) and pursue match officiating on a regular basis.

VAR used in CAF Champions League at Loftus Versfeld

No VAR at home - bigger challenge at the World Cup

Coming from a country that doesn’t have the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) could be disadvantageous to match officials operating at the FIFA World Cup, this is according to FIFA and SAFA assistant referee Zakhele Siwela.

Algeria women's coach Farid Benstiti

Postponing WAFCON disrespectful to women’s football - Algeria coach

Algeria women’s national team coach Farid Benstiti says CAF’s last-minute postponement of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations portrayed disrespect for women’s football.

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Patrice Motsepe calls for revival of CAF elite professional refereeing panel

CAF president Patrice Motsepe says the drop in match-officiating standards at the recent Africa Cup of Nations could be linked to the discontinuation of the elite professional refereeing panel.

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