Nigeria Set to Adopt VAR as Government Unveils Major Stadium Upgrades

By Irikefe Oghenetega Victor

Nigeria Set to Adopt VAR as Government Unveils Major Stadium Upgrades

Nigeria is taking a major step towards modernizing its football with the planned introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology across key stadiums in the country.

The Federal Government, in partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC), has approved significant infrastructure upgrades that include the installation of VAR systems. This move positions Nigeria as one of the latest African nations to embrace the technology.

The plan includes the complete rehabilitation of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, which will feature VAR installation alongside other modern facilities such as upgraded tracks, floodlights, medical infrastructure, training pitches, and a High Performance Centre. The project also involves the redevelopment of the stadium’s athletes’ hostel into a hotel facility.

Furthermore, the NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a National Sports Infrastructure Development Bond to ensure sustainable funding for these projects. The initiative extends beyond Abuja, with plans to build 20 mini-stadiums and 15 sports centres in tertiary institutions across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

Moreso, The NFF and Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) are already preparing referees through specialised VAR training programmes, including sessions in Morocco. VAR has already been successfully piloted at grassroots and regional levels, such as the Lagos Liga and the Nigeria Youth League Cup. This development marks a significant milestone in the modernisation of Nigerian football and is expected to improve the quality and fairness of matches in the NPFL in the near future.

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