Morocco Becomes First African Nation To Introduce Referee Bodycams In Domestic Football
Morocco has taken another big step in football development after becoming the first African nation to introduce referee body cameras in domestic football.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation confirmed that the body cameras will be tested during the Botola Pro Casablanca Derby as part of an experimental phase.
The new plan is aimed at improving transparency in football officiating and bringing more modern technology into the game.
The federation also announced that it is preparing to introduce Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) in Moroccan football soon.
In addition, officials revealed that work is ongoing on a centralised VAR control room that will oversee several matches at the same time.
Morocco had earlier become the first African country to use Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology and is now preparing to lead the continent again with the referee bodycam project.
If the SAOT system is fully introduced, Morocco could also become the first African country to use the technology in its domestic football league.
The latest development further strengthens Morocco’s position as one of Africa’s leading countries in football growth and technological advancement.
