Video Assistant Referee (VAR) To Make Africa Debut In Wydad Casablanca vs TP Mazembe

For the first time on the African soil, the innovation will be utilized at Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca on Saturday

The Confederation of African Football has revealed that the Video Assistant Ref [VAR] will be utilized without precedent for Africa amid the 2018 Caf Super Container tie between Wydad Athletic Club and TP Mazembe on Saturday.

The 2017 Caf Champions League winners will square up against the champions of the 2017 Caf Confederation cup in what might be a notable experience for the mainland's football.

Following series of disconnected tests at the as of late finished up African Nations Championship in Morocco, Caf affirmed that the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and FIFA have approved the use of the technology at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca.

"It is a noteworthy minute for African football. I'm glad that Africa has stepped up with regards to grasp most recent innovation towards the improvement of football," said Caf General Secretary.

"This is a tremendous advance for African football and I'm sure the effect will be felt at all levels of the amusement."

Then, Caf's refereeing manager, Eddy Maillet communicated please with the presentation of innovation and featured that authorities are utilized with the VAR will be in control for the experience.

"Our motto for the VAR is to limit obstruction and boost advantage. Following the victories amid the disconnected sessions at the CHAN, I'm idealistic that we are prepared to utilize VAR in major CAF matches, African can't generally be forgotten on the use of innovation in football and I'm inspired by the help from the different partners to get it going.

"Fortunately African refs who know about the VAR following their investment at FIFA competitions will be in control amid the Total Caf Super Cup 2018."