Tau ruled out of for Al Ahly

Tau ruled out of for Al Ahly: image: Al Ahly

Percy Tau returns to Al Ahly training, ready for Mamelodi Sundowns visit

Al Ahly attacker Percy Tau is back in training following his recovery from an injury that saw him miss the FIFA Club World Cup.

Tau ruled out of for Al Ahly

Tau ruled out of for Al Ahly: image: Al Ahly

Al Ahly attacker Percy Tau is back in training following his recovery from an injury that saw him miss the FIFA Club World Cup.

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Tau rejoined his Al Ahly teammates at the training grounds on Monday in his bid to be included in the next matchday squad.

Al Ahly’s upcoming game is a CAF Champions League fixture against Tau’s former club Mamelodi Sundowns at Al Salam Stadium on Saturday.

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Kick-off is at 21:00.

PICTURE: PERCY TAU BACK AT AL AHLY TRAINING

Should Tau be included in the matchday squad on Saturday, it would be the first time he gets to play against Sundowns.

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Tau left Sundowns for Brighton & Hove Albion in July 2018 after enjoying huge success with Pitso Mosimane as his coach.

The South African duo will undoubtedly want to put one past their former club, Sundowns, in this first leg fixture.

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Both Al Ahly and Sundowns are strong favourites to advance to the knockout stages of the CAF Champions League this season.