Al Ahly head coach Pitso Mosimane has praised his countryman Victor Gomes ahead of the CAF Champions League final, calling him the best referee on the continent.
Ahly will play their third consecutive Champions League final Against Wydad AC on Monday, 30 May eliminating Setif.
The final is due to be played in Morocco, but Al Ahly have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the choice of venue.
Pitso while commending his compatriot says “I give him the respect that he deserves and he is currently No1 Referee in the Continent.
“Just finished watching the Wydad vs A Petro Luyanda [game]. The manner at which he managed the game, players, and the dugouts. Just like he managed Senegal vs Egypt.
“Can we give him the honour of Ikhamanga? Please include Zakhele Siwela.”
Gomes will be joined by Zakhele Siwela and Souru Phatsoane as his assistants with Helder Matinez as the fourth official and Bamlak Tessema in charge of VAR.