TRANSFER TWIST: Analyst Tips Top SA Star for Sundowns or Chiefs

A fresh transfer twist is brewing in the Betway Premiership after football analyst Cheezboy Mokoena made a bold suggestion involving one of South Africa’s biggest names.

The SoccerBeat pundit believes Percy Tau would be a smart signing for either Mamelodi Sundowns or Kaizer Chiefs. Speaking on Absa Football Fridays, Cheezboy said that if Sundowns do not finalise a deal for the free agent, then Amakhosi should waste no time in making a move for the experienced attacker.

Tau, 32, has been without a club since leaving Vietnamese side Thep Xanh Nam Dinh earlier this year. He recently returned to South Africa and was spotted training with his former club, Mamelodi Sundowns, at Chloorkop. While the sessions are mainly about keeping fit, reports suggest talks between Tau and the Brazilians are progressing, with a short-term contract until the end of the season being discussed.

Cheezboy argued that Tau still has plenty to offer. The former Bafana Bafana star has won major trophies at both club and continental level, including the CAF Champions League with Sundowns and multiple titles with Egyptian giants Al Ahly. That winning mentality and big-game experience, the analyst said, could make a real difference for whichever team secures his signature.

For Sundowns, Tau would bring familiarity and quality in attack at a time when the team is looking for more consistency in front of goal. For Kaizer Chiefs, the signing of a proven winner on a free transfer would add leadership and creativity to a squad that has shown promise but still needs more cutting edge.

Tau himself has made it clear he is open to offers. He has said any decision will depend on the length of the contract, his age, and what the move would mean for his family. So far, no official deal has been announced with either club.

The situation has left fans of both teams excited and nervous. Sundowns supporters hope their club will complete the homecoming quickly, while Chiefs fans are calling on the Naturena hierarchy to act if the opportunity arises.

Whether Tau ends up in yellow and blue or black and gold remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: the transfer twist involving one of South Africa’s most decorated players is only just beginning, and both big clubs are watching closely.

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