VAR Breakdown at Loftus Puts CAF’s Biggest Nights Under a Harsh Spotlight

A malfunctioning VAR system at Loftus Versfeld turned a high-stakes CAF Champions League clash involving Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR into a debate about technology, trust, and match control. The stoppage — and AS FAR’s initial reluctance to return for the second half — underlined how fragile confidence in officiating can be when the tools fail.