Hugo Broos happy to see Percy Tau playing under Pitso Mosimane

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he is delighted Percy Tau decided to move from English Premier League side Brighton to Egyptian giants Al Ahly.

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Al Ahly are of course coached by former Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana mentor Pitso Mosimane.

Percy Tau, 27, has made a great start to his career in Egypt scoring five times in six matches to lead the goal-scoring list.

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In an interview with Kickoff, Hugo Broos said he was thrilled that Tau was playing for a side that was competing for continental titles.

“I was happy to see Tau move from Brighton to Al Ahly, he’s now playing for a big team that’s competing for continental titles,” Hugo Broos said.

“That means Tau’s future will be brighter, especially that he’s now playing under the guidance of Pitso Mosimane, he knows he’s an important part of the national team squad.

“Tau will help us thoroughly in the future, we will have to prepare for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.”

Percy Tau outlines goals at Al Ahly

Meanwhile, Percy Tau said he was very happy to have made the switch to Egypt and was enjoying his time at the club with coach Mosimane in charge.

“Al Ahly is one of the biggest clubs in Africa and the world, I am grateful for this opportunity. It feels great to be here,” Percy Tau said.

“I did not have a problem adapting to my teammates. My ambition is to fill every role I can on the pitch, score more goals and win more trophies.

“I have always thought about representing Al Ahly, with Mosimane being the club head coach I knew he would help me bring out my best.”