Ghanaian FIFA referee William Agbovi would welcome the implementation of Video Assistant Referee (VAR), if possible, to the local the league.

The senior official believes VAR is best to take right decisions in ‘’difficult situations’’ even though it receiving mixed reactions from football fanatics across the globe following its use in the FIFA Confederations cup.

Agbovi made the assertion on the back of criticisms from fans after he officiated Monday’s President cup match between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak which the Porcupine Warriors via penalty shootout.  

According to fans, his performance on the day was below par and could have easily marred the beauty of the game had supporters not comported themselves.

“The Video Assistant Referee has advantages and disadvantages. It helps you to take a good decisions including penalty calls. In difficult situations, you can consult before you take the decision so i think it will help a lot.” Agbovi told Happy FM.

“But the disadvantage is that, it will slow down the game and it will consume more time but apart from these, I think it is a good initiative and I will support FIFA to implement it.” He added.

The VAR is a panel of two or three top level referees, who will operate from within the stadium and will have access to broadcast feeds.

They can then communicate with the on-field referee with regard to goals, penalty decisions, red card incidents and mistaken identity.

The VAR will intervene only if the video review will show a "clear match changing error." The on-field referee can then review it on a monitor, placed pitch side, and then take the final decision.