Percy Tau Receives Heroic Reception on His Return to South Africa
- Former Brighton & Hove Albion star Percy Tau was received with a heroic reception by Orlando Pirates fans on his return to South Africa since leaving the Premier Soccer League
- The former Mamelodi Sundowns star was part of the Al Ahly squad to faced Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League group stage tie on Saturday
- The Bafana Bafana forward was seen taking pictures with some of the Soweto-based club fans and they put their rivalry with Sundowns behind to celebrate the Mzansi player
South African international Percy Tau received a heroic reception when he returned to South Africa with the Egyptian side Al Ahly.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns player was part of the Red Devils squad that faced Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League on Saturday. The game ended in a goalless draw.
The Bafana Bafana forward has been having issues with the Egyptian giant's coach, Marcel Koller, since the beginning of the season but played a part in the game against the Sea Robbers.
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Tau receives heroic reception from Pirates fans
Despite being a former Mamelodi Sundowns player, Tau was well-received despite playing as a substitute for Al Ahly against Pirates.
The Bafana Bafana star was seen moving round the stadium after the final whistle, and was celebrated by the Buccaneers fans.
Some of the fans even go as far as throwing their phones on the pitch to get a picture with him.
Tau has been out of Bafana Bafana squad for some time due to his struggle in getting enough playing time at Al Ahly this season.
Hugo Broos has confirmed that the former Club Brugge star need to get back to playing regularly for the Red Devils before he can be recalled to the national team.
Zamalek react to Tau’s rumours
Briefly News earlier reported that Egyptian side Zamalek have came out to react on the rumours linking Percy Tau to their club.
The Royal Club are one of the clubs said to be interested in the South African international with Kaizer Chiefs also looking at the possibility on bringing him back to the PSL.
Source: Briefly News
