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“This is a bold step in the right direction. As women’s football is growing in Africa, it is important that we adopt the latest trends and technology to enhance the game. We have some of the best match officials in Africa in Morocco and training and development of them is key for us

CAF disclosed that it has already informed all 24 participating countries that will be in Cameroon of the development. Therefore, rather than it being used only during the knockout stages like it was in Egypt 2019, all 52 games of the tournament will witness the use of the Video Assistant Referee, VAR.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s strike gave the Gunners a well-deserved first half lead, but Arsenal were reduced to 10 men for the final 15 minutes when substitute Eddie Nketiah was shown a straight red card after a lengthy VAR review.