Alex Neequaye Kotey, the referees manager for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has announced plans to integrate Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Lite into the Ghana Premier League.
The decision to adopt VAR Lite, rather than the standard VAR system, is due to financial constraints. Despite the limitations of VAR Lite, Kotey remains optimistic about its potential impact on officiating in the league.
According to Kotey, VAR Lite is a less costly version of the technology that doesn’t require as many cameras, making it a more feasible option for the Ghana Premier League. While it may lack certain features of the full VAR setup, Kotey believes it represents a significant step forward for the league.
“We are working assiduously on that – providing VAR – we have not let it go. FIFA is trying to introduce a less costly VAR which is the VAR Lite, so when the VAR Lite comes, we will see how best we can bring it on because that one doesn’t need a lot of cameras,” Kotey told Citi Sports.
The introduction of VAR Lite aims to aid officials in limiting errors due to oversights, thereby improving the integrity of the game in the Ghana Premier League.
The adoption of VAR Lite is expected to enhance the accuracy of refereeing decisions, contributing to fairer and more transparent matches.
