Assistant coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Abdulai Gazale has hit out at referee Selorm Yao Bless for his performance in their 1-1 draw against Hearts of Oak.

Asante Kotoko after their CAF Champions League elimination against RC Kadiogo needed to appease their supporters with a morale-boosting win but they were held by Hearts of Oak.

The reds were very dominant in the first half and should have been out of sight but Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala and Isaac Oppong wasted decent chances with the Ugandan the worst culprit.

Kotoko took the lead after Yussif Mubarik turned home a rebound from a free kick in the 57th minute before Hearts stole a draw at the death with a header from Caleb Amankwaah in the 87th minute.

Most Kotoko fans were aggrieved that fouls on Mukwala and Isaac Oppong in the penalty box went unpunished by center referee Selorm Yao Bless.

"Officiating a football match is like rendering a service to God. As an officiating official, you should not allow your emotional feelings to overcome your profession. We leave every human obstacle to our creator to judge them. FABULOUS, THE BEST!! FABULOUS, THE GREATEST!!" he tweeted