South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Gayton McKenzie, assured Mzansi that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will finally be introduced next season.
This will be a massive step in ensuring that human error is reduced or eliminated from the beautiful game in the country. There have been concerns by the coaches and fans about the level of officiating in the Premier Soccer League.
Have a look at the response from football lovers as sampled by Afrik-Foot.
Chiefs can nw start winning trophies
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So that means Mamelodi Sundowns will no longer dominate in the Premier Soccer League – Kwanda Shenge
So does that mean Siwelele FC are on their way to winning the Premier Soccer League title? – Elias Wa Malamule
Now, the small teams like Kaizer Chiefs and others can start winning the league – Thapelo Option
Come next season, they will again say VAR will be available on the 2027/28 season – Loyiso Mzimela
With VAR, Khuliso Mudau will get a red card every match for playing with hands – Thipakgolo Molifi Maleka
Sundowns to dominate for 300 years?
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But they announced that it is going be implemented during the Nedbank Cup semifinals – Bongani Mtimandze Madonsela
You have given the money to SAFA? More like I have hired the lion to guard the livestock – Joe Mabaso
If it came before last season’s Nedbank Cup, Kaizer Chiefs would be on their 11th year without a trophy – Castello Mabitsela
The dominance of Sundowns for the next three centuries is now guaranteed – Lebohang Mots’oane
Finally, Orlando Pirates will be trophyless for 20 years – Bulelani Mthembu
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