AFCON Drama: VAR Malfunction Leaves Referee Helpless in Penalty Decision

VAR Chaos as Benin Fall to DR Congo in AFCON 2025
Drama struck in AFCON 2025 Group D as Benin lost 1–0 to DR Congo after a late penalty shout was left unreviewed when VAR stopped working. Theo Bongonda was the hero for Congo, smashing home a volley after Yohan Roche’s defensive error. Benin fought hard for an equaliser, but the malfunction robbed them of a crucial chance. Fans were left furious, while Bongonda’s early strike proved enough to seal victory.

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