WATCH: SA referee Victor Gomes offers Egypt’s Mohamed Salah his whistle in Afcon final

Johannesburg - South African referee Victor Gomes offered Egypt striker Mohamed Salah his whistle in a lighter moment of the Africa Cup of Nations final in Olembe, Cameroon, on Sunday.

Gomes showed he was not going to be awestruck by star Liverpool striker Salah who was complaining about a decision which went against Egypt, and motioned for the 29-year-old to take over the officiating duties if he was not happy.

Hakem Victor Gomes, Salah'a düdüğünü ve kartını uzatarak maçı yönetmesini teklif etti. pic.twitter.com/jrbl4N8uLJ

The match ended goalless, and not even extra time could separate the sides. Eventually, Salah’s Liverpool strike partner Sadio Mane struck the winning penalty to begin the celebrations for the West African nation.

The moment between Salah and Gomes later prompted reaction from a number of twitter users.

Mohamed Salah complains to referee Victor Gomes. He offers Salah the whistle and the cards to continue the match.