Benin Submits Petition Over VAR Glitch in AFCON Match Against DR Congo

Benin has officially submitted a petition to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following a VAR glitch that denied them a penalty in a 1-0 loss to DR Congo at the AFCON. The glitch occurred when DR Congo's captain, Chancel Mbemba, handled the ball in the box, but the penalty was not awarded due to technology failure.

The match saw other penalty incidents, with Benin's head coach focusing on the team's performance. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has also filed a complaint against DR Congo over player eligibility issues during World Cup playoffs.

The incident raises concerns about the reliability of technology in football tournaments.