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The Nigeria Referees Association has revealed plans to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the 2023-24 Nigeria Professional Football League season.
Independent Mirror report that the president of the NRA, Sanni Zubair, disclosed this during a chat with the media.
Zubair opined that the introduction of VAR would aid the performance of referees during games.
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He added that the association is working closely with the NPFL broadcast partner to achieve the goal.
Zubair, a retired FIFA-badged referee, is optimistic of improved officiating in the upcoming season.
The new season will kick-off on September 9, with Shooting Stars versus Plateau United tie at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.
