Percy Tau Spotted Training With Mamelodi Sundowns Again

Percy Tau Returns To Chloorkop! Mamelodi Sundowns Welcome Back The Lion Of Judah As Former Bafana Bafana Star Searches For His Next Club

Mamelodi Sundowns supporters have been given an exciting development following the appearance of former Bafana Bafana international Percy Tau at the club’s Chloorkop training facilities.

The 32-year-old attacking star was spotted training with Miguel Cardoso’s squad on Tuesday morning, 10 November 2026, just days after watching the Brazilians suffer a disappointing 3-1 defeat against Algerian giants USM Alger in the CAF Super Cup final at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

According to a report by FARPost, Tau has joined his former teammates at Chloorkop to maintain his fitness while continuing his search for a new club. His appearance has naturally generated excitement among South African football supporters, particularly those who remember the incredible contribution he made during his previous spell with Masandawana.

However, it is important to clarify that his return to training does not mean that a permanent transfer to Sundowns has been agreed.

Tau has been without a club since parting ways with Vietnamese outfit Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC in May 2026. Having previously maintained his fitness through individual training sessions, the opportunity to work alongside professional players at Sundowns provides him with a suitable environment as he considers his next career move.

The timing of his appearance is particularly interesting for Sundowns, who have experienced some difficult moments in recent continental competitions.

The Brazilians recently lost the CAF Super Cup final to USM Alger, raising questions about their attacking efficiency and ability to convert opportunities into goals. Consequently, the appearance of an experienced attacker such as Tau has naturally attracted attention.

During his first spell at Chloorkop, Tau established himself as one of the most exciting attacking players in South African football.

Working under former head coach Pitso Mosimane, he played an important role in Sundowns’ domestic dominance and their historic 2016 CAF Champions League triumph.

His outstanding performances during the 2017/18 campaign earned him the PSL Footballer of the Season award and the Lesley Manyathela Golden Boot.

Those achievements eventually opened the door to European football, with English Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion securing his services in 2018.

Although work-permit complications prevented him from immediately establishing himself in England, Tau gained valuable experience through loan spells in Belgium with Union Saint-Gilloise, Club Brugge and Anderlecht.

He subsequently moved to Egyptian giants Al Ahly in 2021, where he enjoyed another successful chapter, winning two CAF Champions League titles and receiving the 2023 CAF Interclub Player of the Year award.

His career also included spells with Qatar SC and Nam Dinh in Vietnam.

At international level, Tau has represented Bafana Bafana since 2015 and played an important role in South Africa’s impressive third-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Meanwhile, reports indicate that two Betway Premiership clubs previously made enquiries about his availability, although those discussions did not result in concrete agreements.

Kaizer Chiefs have also been mentioned in public transfer discussions, but there is no confirmed indication that Amakhosi have formally approached the player.

Tau has previously indicated that he remains open to considering opportunities, provided the proposed contract, duration and family circumstances make sense.

For Miguel Cardoso, having an experienced player like Tau around the training environment could provide additional quality and experience, although any potential signing would depend on the club’s actual plans and negotiations.

For now, the Lion of Judah is simply keeping himself fit while considering the next step in his professional football journey.

Whether this temporary reunion eventually develops into a sensational return to Chloorkop remains to be seen.

Percy Tau’s appearance at Sundowns has reignited conversations about his future, and South African football supporters will be watching closely for the next development.

Source; https://x.com/dube_mthoko/status/2120140726180659386/photo/1?a=viBo71CULyAsOLK3h9s&s=19

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