“Fix the Stadiums First!”: Zimbabweans Mock ZIFA for Eyeing VAR Despite Local Football Struggles

“Fix the Stadiums First!”: Zimbabweans Mock ZIFA for Eyeing VAR Despite Local Football Struggles

Zimbabweans have taken to social media to mock the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) following reports that it has approached FIFA for help in introducing Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology to the local Premier Soccer League.

According to Soccer24, ZIFA is seeking technical and financial support from FIFA to implement VAR in the domestic league.

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Zimbos React

Zimbabweans have erupted with hilarious reactions over ZIFA wanting to bring VAR technology to the local Premier Soccer League. The move has been widely mocked online, with many calling it “laughable” given the current state of football infrastructure in Zimbabwe.

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Critics pointed out that some local matches aren’t even broadcast properly due to a lack of basic camera equipment, and electricity,raising questions about how VAR which requires multiple high-quality camera angles and technical precision.

Some football supporters found it funny that ZIFA is thinking of VAR instead of upgrading and fixing the stadiums.

Netizens cited poor stadium conditions, low-quality match officiating, and ongoing administrative challenges as more pressing issues.

Here are some of the reactions;

@Farie C Mutanha;

very laughable.. you can’t even have proper broadcast cameras for 1 match yet you want VAR for 9 matches per matchday

@Mricho Cool Cat BW;

Build proper stadiums first

@Nqobizitha M Nkadlana;

Idakiwe iZIFA leyo.
No electricity,No stadiums,No money How will it work?

@Kay Mhenyu;

Like serious Zimbabwe you don’t even have a home stadium for national team and you are thinking of VAR kkkkkkkk

@Waynne Maqhawe Ncube

Build state of the art stadiums first. Invest in local football. Improve the existing grounds. Then we can talk of VAR n Goal line tech

@Chriswell Chitove Zambezi;

Kkkkk imbomirai kusvika pakuzvishoresa zvekudaro.Maref edu haana radio communication between ref & assistants referees how come motanga neVar plus no Stadiums

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