Percy Tau is currently back in South Africa and training with Sundowns after leaving Vietnamese side Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC. The 32-year-old is without a club and could be an option for the Brazilians as they look at ways to improve their squad.
MAME NIANG EXPLAINS WHY TAU COULD HELP MAMELODI SUNDOWNs
Tau knows Sundowns well, having played for the club before leaving South Africa in 2018 to join Brighton & Hove Albion.
His time in England was followed by loan spells at Union SG, before he also played for Club Brugge and Anderlecht in Belgium.
He later returned to Africa and joined Egyptian giants Al Ahly in 2021. Niang played alongside Tau during his time at Sundowns and believes the forward still has something to offer the club.
Speaking to KickOff, the former Sundowns striker praised Tau’s experience and knowledge of the club. He believes the player would not need much time to understand what is expected of him at Chloorkop.
“He is a great player. He will bring lot of experience at Sundowns. He knows the culture at Sundowns and has won many trophies with the club,” Niang told KickOff.
Niang also feels Sundowns are missing a player with Tau’s qualities in their current attacking set-up.
“If you ask me if they can sign him, there is no doubt [about it]. The club is lacking someone like him to assist them up front. See, [Iqraam] Rayners is trying up front, but he needs someone like Percy Tau to assist him.
“Sundowns need goals to start winning more games. Tau will bring experience and those goals at Sundowns,” added the Senegalese.
SUNDOWNS HAVE HAD A DIFFICULT SEASON
The comments come at a time when Cardoso’s team are looking to get back to their best.
Sundowns have not been as consistent as they would have wanted this season and have already suffered disappointment in continental competitions.
Their CAF Champions League campaign has come to an end, while they also missed out on the CAF Super Cup trophy. USM Alger beat the Brazilians 3-1 at Loftus Versfeld last Sunday to claim the title.
The defeat was another setback for a team that normally expects to compete for trophies on several fronts.
Niang believes Tau could help provide the goals and experience Sundowns need as they try to turn their season around.
Iqraam Rayners remains an important player in attack, but the former striker feels he would benefit from having someone like Tau alongside him.
Tau’s return to the country has naturally brought attention to his next move, especially with the player currently training with his former club.
Whether Sundowns decide to sign him remains to be seen.
For now, Niang has made his position clear. He believes the Brazilians should not overlook the opportunity to bring back a player who already understands the club and has won trophies there.
