Percy Tau’s Training Stint with Mamelodi Sundowns
Percy Tau may face a situation reminiscent of Lebo Mothiba’s experience at Mamelodi Sundowns if the club decides to offer him a contract.
Reports indicate that the 32-year-old winger was seen training with the Mamelodi Sundowns squad at their Chloorkop facility shortly after their CAF Super Cup match.
After partaking in training with Miguel Cardoso’s team, Tau aims to maintain his fitness while evaluating potential career opportunities.
Having been unattached since departing Vietnamese side Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC in May 2026, the former Bafana Bafana player is actively seeking a new club.
However, given Tau’s age and the intense competition within the Sundowns roster, penetrating the first team lineup appears challenging.
Mamelodi Sundowns currently boasts several players vying for wing positions, including Tashreeq Matthews, Antonio Van Wyk, Siyanda Ndlovu, Siyabonga Mabena, and Monnapule Saleng.
If the club were to sign Tau, he might find himself at the lower end of the selection hierarchy, and his lack of match fitness could delay his readiness for game time.
With Sundowns no longer in the CAF Champions League, the organization may not deem it necessary to onboard another player for an already robust squad, perhaps even opting to reduce their numbers during the upcoming January transfer window.
Comparison to Lebo Mothiba
Should Tau secure a position at Chloorkop, there’s a possibility he might replicate Mothiba’s limited playing time at the club.
Mothiba has managed just three appearances for Sundowns this season without finding the net, as Iqraam Rayners and Brayan Leon have been preferred in the attack.
As a result, Mothiba has experienced a lack of consistent game time, struggling to assert himself in the pecking order.
Currently, it appears Tau could be utilizing Sundowns’ facilities merely to uphold his fitness regime while he continues his search for a new club.
Although a potential move to Chloorkop remains uncertain, even if considered, breaking into Cardoso’s starting XI would likely be a formidable challenge.
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