Refereeing: CAF aims to extend VAR to its club competitions starting November 2026

Author: Othniel KOUASSIPublished on: September 2, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

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Refereeing: CAF aims to extend VAR to its club competitions starting November 2026

The African Football Confederation (CAF) plans to extend the use of VAR to the group stage of the Champions League and the Confederation Cup starting in the 2026-2027 season. Discussions have intensified in recent months to explore the technical and operational conditions necessary for this implementation. If approved, VAR could be deployed as early as November 2026, marking a significant evolution in the refereeing of African club competitions.

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