Thomas Kwenaite and Sean Roberts sit down to discuss the level of officiating in South African and whether or not VAR will be beneficial. Click on the podcast player below to find out what was discussed!
Video Assistant Refereeing (VAR) has been implemented in leagues around the world and a love-hate relationship has sprouted. The footballing world is split, with many suggesting that it is killing the game whilst others argue that introducing technology will only better the game. Even though VAR is indeed technology, it is run by humans which in turn, brings with it human error. 'Schoolboy' mistakes are still being made with much to learn from.
Morocco is one of the only African countries with VAR in their local leagues and so far, it seems to be going according to plan. This now poses the question, of how and when SAFA and the PSL will agree on the implementation in the PSL. We have seen some shocking decisions being made in recent weeks, goals being ruled offside and cards not being shown. Some feel that VAR will improve the quality of officiating.
On the latest episode of the Big Interview, renowned football journalist Thomas 'TK' Kwenaite sits down with Sean Roberts to discuss the pros and cons of the implementation of VAR in the PSL, the standard of officiating in South Africa and what needs to be done to rectify this ongoing issue.
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