Following Kaizer Chiefs controversial win over Golden Arrows on Tuesday night, Abafana Besthende coach Manqoba Mngqithi renewed the call for the implementation of Video Assistant Referee VAR in the Premier Soccer League.
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has already indicated that VAR is indeed coming to the PSL in the near future. But having watched competitions, including the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where VAR was used, I have some doubts that VAR will be the ultimate solution to match officials poor officiating.
Yes, the VAR will help the officials, but only if they make the correct calls. The calls for a review wont be made by coaches or fans they will be made by the officials. The question is, do South African match officials have the capabilities to make the VAR a success in the PSL? I doubt it.
