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VAR in football: How technology is changing the game in football

Mohamed Houssein Ali CAF/FIFA Fitness coach, Djibouti, during referee Open day at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi on August 26, 2025 ahead of CHAN 2024 final. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Over the past decade, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has transformed football officiating, sparking both praise and controversy. 

From the FIFA World Cup to continental tournaments like the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the African Nations Championship (CHAN), VAR has become a defining feature of the modern game.

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