Prior to him, Steven Pienaar was the SA’s last representative in EPL (2016/17 season).
Tau was signed by Brighton and Hove Albion from Mamelodi Sundowns in 2018.
However, he failed to meet UK work permit requirements and was then loaned to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
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Tau has joined Ahly, what are the likely drawbacks?
Isn’t he beheld as a failure?
Tau has been tipped by many as one of the finest players inAfrica.
Briefly News takes a look at the disadvantages of Percy Tau’s early return to African football.Source: Getty Images
The same people who tipped him, are disappointed and his image might be demolished.
At some point, these matters can affect his career if they do arise again.
Europe is a prerogative exposure for players that are far from retiring that Tau has lost.
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Well, there are no so-called “best in the world” players in Egypt.
Why other South Africans have had successful careers in Europe before?
He’s no stranger in there anymore taking into account his fruitful performances whilst on loan in Belgium.
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Tau agreed to sign for an unknown figure.
Al Ahly has likewise gotten Karim Fouad and Luis Miquissone.
Tau will rejoin with his previous Mamelodi Sundowns mentor Pitso Mosimane in Cairo.
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Source: Briefly News
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