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VAR lifelines for Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns as Champions League dreams linger
In a sea of controversy following a clutch of disallowed goals for their North African opponents, VAR emerged as a game-changer in Saturday's CAF Champions League semi-finals, keeping the hopes of Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns alive as they push towards their goal of continental success.
Would Kaizer Chiefs be in Nedbank Cup final if VAR was around? They won't care one bit
Kaizer Chiefs' dramatic Nedbank Cup semi-final victory raises questions about the need for VAR technology in South African football.
South African football takes major step toward VAR implementation
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has released a tender for VAR implementation in South African football, with the technology expected to cost up to R80 million plus R70,000 per match. The tender includes equipment supply and comprehensive training programs for officials, marking a significant advancement for PSL and national team matches.
South Africa set to implement VAR in the PSL, confirms sports minister Gayton McKenzie
Minister Gayton McKenzie confirms the introduction of VAR technology in South African football, promising improved decision-making and fairness in the Premier Soccer League
Are refereeing decisions undermining South African football's credibility?
Explore how questionable officiating decisions are undermining the credibility of South African football, with a focus on recent controversies and the potential introduction of VAR.
Greed and mismanagement threaten SA football
South Africa’s football landscape is in turmoil as the PSL grapples with mounting controversies and mismanagement. As the line between passion and profit blurs, we explore the troubling state of the sport and its future. . .
You’ll never ref alone . . . Did Liverpool crowd influence referee in penalty decision against Chelsea?
The Chelsea players immediately called on referee John Brooks to investigate the incident, as the decision was sent upstairs to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
Gayton McKenzie slams ‘gravy train Paris Olympics trip’ report - ‘Stop lying to the people’
Though Gayton McKenzie made no mention of what the trip cost, or disputed the figure quoted in the report, he went to considerable lengths to explain the work he did in Paris.
Dubious offside calls continue in Carling Knockout Cup | PSL Referee Blunder Tracker, 2024/25 season
The tool will track and record all incidents starting from October 5, 2024, which was the day of the MTN8 Cup Final between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch.
Steve Barker has his say on VAR while biting his lip after Orlando Pirates’ controversial MTN8 final winner
Steve Barker was visibly dejected following the defeat after his Stellenbosch FC team found themselves on the wrong side of a controversial call in the dying moments of the MTN8 final.
MTN8 Final controversy: Barker absolves Pirates, urges VAR implementation
Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker was gracious in defeat as he conceded defeat to Orlando Pirates but called for Video Assistant Technology (VAR)
Gayton McKenzie upbeat about VAR rollout after meeting with PSL, SAFA bosses
Sports minister Gayton McKenzie says he’s spoken with Danny Jordaan and Irvin Khoza about bringing VAR to South African football.
Safa weighs in on THAT goal for Mamelodi Sundowns against Kaizer Chiefs
There were renewed cries for the use of VAR in SA football over the weekend, after Mamelodi Sundowns scored a contentious winner against Kaizer Chiefs in their Betway Premiership clash.
Maybe I awakened the Kaizer Chiefs slumber, says Nasreddine Nabi
Despite losing to Mamelodi Sundowns, it was one of Kaizer Chiefs’ best performances for some time as the 83 000 spectators roared their approval.
Gayton McKenzie wants urgent meeting with PSL, SAFA as calls for VAR grow louder after Sundowns beat Kaizer Chiefs
After Mamelodi Sundowns’ controversial win over Kaizer Chiefs, sports minister Gayton McKenzie has called on SAFA and the PSL to move faster with the introduction of VAR.