VAR in the PSL: Madlala explains why it has been a challenge

Goal.com | June 16, 2021

It has been a while since the idea to use technology in improving officiating in the South African top flight was mooted

Acting Premier Soccer League CEO Mato Madlala says the fact that most clubs do not own stadiums has been a major stumbling block regarding the introduction of video assistant referees.

Glaring errors made by some match officials last season have heightened the need to have VAR being used in the PSL.

The mistakes saw revered referees Jelly Chavani and Luxoilo Badi as well as assistant referee Andile Mncwango being suspended.

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But Madlala says issues preventing the introduction of VAR are infrastructure-related.