WORLD STAGE: Safa referees Committee Chair entrusted with huge FIFA task as SA officials climb the world stage
By Becker Semela:
SAFA Referees chairman Victor Gomez, who has been appointed to be part of the FIFA Referees. (Image: SAFA)
Former South African referee Victor Gomez has joined the FIFA Referees Committee as one of the trusted referees around the world.
Gomes, who is also the chairman of the SAFA Referees Committee, is known as one of South Africa’s most respected referees. He retired after officiating at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, but has continued to play an important role in developing referees around the world.
Serving the growth of African football growth
Speaking to the South African Football Association (SAFA) website, Gomes said he was happy to keep serving football and helping African refereeing grow.
"I am happy to contribute to the gam...