Percy Tau Al Ahly

Percy Tau has revived his career with Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Photo: Twitter @AlAhlyEnglish

Percy Tau starts against former side Mamelodi Sundowns

Percy Tau will be in action in South Africa this afternoon for Al Ahly when they face Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld Stadium

Percy Tau Al Ahly

Percy Tau has revived his career with Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Photo: Twitter @AlAhlyEnglish

Africa will come to a standstill on Saturday afternoon when Mamelodi Sundowns host Al Ahly in a crunch CAF Champions League clash.

The Brazilians will be looking to make a massive statement by defeating their fellow rivals this afternoon.

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It’s all to play for in Group B. The Brazilians sit in second position with seven points from three games.

Al Ahly are in third place with four points from three matches while Al Hilal lead the way with nine points from four matches.

Percy Tau makes his fourth appearance against his former side this afternoon. He’s yet to score or assist against the Brazilians.

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Al Ahly vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Starting Lineups

Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Williams, Kekana, Mudau, Modiba, Mvala, Mokoena, Allende, Maema, Zwane, Mailula, Shalulile.

Subs: D. Onyango, Boutail, B. Onyango, Domingo, Mbule, Morena, Ralani, Mashego, Ngobeni.

Al Ahly XI: El Shenawy, Abdelmonem, Maaloul, Ibrahim, M. Hany, H. Fathi , A. Dieng, Kendouci, Tau, Tahir, Sherif.

Mamelodi Sundowns Al Ahly
Mamelodi Sundowns can take a giant leap towards qualification for the CAF Champions League quarter-finals when they face Al Ahly on Saturday. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Al Ahly have weaknesses – Mokwena

“It’s difficult to comment on their winless record against us away,” The Mamelodi Sundowns coach said as quoted by IOL.

“They are a team that have 393 CAF Champions League appearances among their regulars compared to my team that has 170 CAF Champions League appearances.

“So for sure, without looking too much at the threat and quality they possess, they are strong opponents. (But) like any other team, they have their own weaknesses.

“But we must try and win football matches. Regardless of the time we play at, and where, we show the same enthusiasm and spirit. We did that in Cairo and we must do it again here at home.”

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