SAFA President Gives Update on VAR Implementation in Premier Soccer League
- Dr Danny Jordaan has broken his silence on introducing the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to the Betway Premiership
- The SAFA president admitted that they had a meeting with Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie over the issue
- Netizens shared their thoughts on Jordaan's updates on implementing VAR in the Premier Soccer League
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The South African Football Association president, Dr Danny Jordaan, has given an update on implementing the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Premier Soccer League.
Fans and football stakeholders have made various calls for the technology to be brought into the South African league to reduce controversies around local referees.
The matches between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns and the MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC are good examples of how to make a case for the introduction of VAR in PSL.
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Jordaan gives update on VAR
According to iDiskiTimes, Jordaan has confirmed that SAFA discussed VAR during their recent NEC meeting with Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie, who was present.
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The SAFA president confirmed that the minister is ready to support introducing the technology.
“We had a good conversation with Minister McKenzie, and he has committed to support the introduction of VAR,” the SAFA president said.
“We will now meet again with him and the PSL to finalise the plan. He has made a commitment that he will make that there is a contribution from government.”
Netizens react to Jordaan's update on VAR
Thekeycritic said:
"Please we need VAR. Team like Orlando Pirates are robbing people."
AprilZuma93209 shared:
"Yes, we need it so that team's like kaizer chiefs can stop complaining. And I so wish we had it last season, I'm certain chiefs was gonna get relegated."
Lesedi0113 wrote:
"We need VAR we are tired of Orlando pirates star player Abongile."
Bracken_132 reacted:
"These people are being scared all these huge figures for VAR, basically TMO which rugby has has for YEARS they don't pay these figures."
MabitleTefo commented:
"Unfortunately, Gayton and Danny are cut from the same cloth. Promise after promise, no delivery at all. Sorry SA soccer lovers, NO VAR in this lifetime."
LethaboMotukisi responded:
"No VAR anytime soon sorry to SOWETO fc Sundowns will continue to dominate PSLEAGUE again."
Errors ref made during Pirates vs Stellenbosch
Briefly News also reported that Steve Barker disclosed the three errors the match officials made during their 3-1 loss to Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final.
The South African tactician is sad that the solid performance from both teams in the final was marred by the referee's decision late in the game.
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