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The video badistant referee system (VAR) will be introduced from the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations.
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The return leg of the African Champions League final was dropped in May due to the lack of this technology when it was to be used.
When the referee refused an effort from Wydad Casablanca, he stood up to protest that VAR had not been consulted even though he had been told before the match that the system was not operational.
The referee of the first leg was banned for six months after making controversial calls after consulting VAR. This, however, was considered an instinctive reaction by the FAC and the suspension of Gehad Grisha was subsequently lifted.
CAF President Ahmad Ahmad said that not using the VAR system in the early rounds was a "precautionary measure".
"The countries that use VAR have not rushed there since the beginning. It's a technology that many people do not use yet completely, "he told reporters before the tournament.
Additional reports: Reuters
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