Al Ahly's head coach has reportedly made a significant decision regarding Percy Tau's involvement in their upcoming CAF Champions League match against Orlando Pirates.
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The Witbank native no longer holds the prominence he once enjoyed under Marcel Koller.
A player who, under the Swiss tactician's guidance, became the first South African to win the CAF Interclubs Player of the Year award, now appears to be a peripheral figure in Cairo.
During the 2024/25 season, the 30-year-old has started only five of the 10 matches that the Club of the Century have played in all competitions.
This past weekend's Egyptian Premier League clash against Bank El Ahly marked his first start for the club in over a month. However, the Bafana Bafana star was unable to make a significant impact as the encounter ended 0-0.
Next for the record African champions is a crucial continental clash against the Buccaneers at Orlando Stadium.
With Tau failing to impress in their previous match, Al Masry Al Youm reports that Koller has decided the 46-capped international will start from the bench against the South African giants.
Only time will tell if this decision pays off. Tau, who has had strong performances against South African clubs, boasts his best goal contribution record against Pirates with five.
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He also provided an assist on his last visit to eSgodini during a 3-1 Mamelodi Sundowns victory.
