Good News as Percy Tau Makes Long Awaited Al Ahly Return After Injury Layoff

• There appears to be light at the end of the proverbial tunnel for Percy Tau in Egypt
• The forlorn Bafana Bafana midfielder has found himself out in the cold at superclub Al Ahly, particularly because of an injury
• But Tau has since made a return to playing, with the new coach said to be keen on him remaining at the club

Percy Tau is back on the football pitch after a lengthy absence.

The 28-year-old had been out injured since August after pulling a hamstring, before turning out in a friendly match between Al Ahly's first team and youth players yesterday.

According to Kick Off, Tau could be up for selection ahead of Sunday's Egyptian Premier League against Aswan, though realistically, the Super Cup clash against Zamalek next week against arch-rivals Zamalek is the more likely.

New coach Marcel Koller is believed to be keen on his services despite initial reports that he might have been on the way out of the club during the transfer window.

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Tau's return to action is a welcome one for Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, who will likely call on his services as the national team aims to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast.

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South African professional footballer Percy Tau and Tunisia international Ali Maâloul who are both playing for Al Ahly in Egypt have reportedly emerged as the highest-paid players in Africa.

Football everywhere in the world has turned to real business as the money involved in the round leather game is huge, especially for the players who are the major characters.

The dream of many African players who are plying their trades on the continent is for them to one day move to Europe where there is a fortune.

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According to the stats spotted on social media, Percy Tau and Ali Maaloul are both not thinking about leaving Africa as they are well being paid in Egypt.

Interestingly, Al Ahly is one of the richest and strongest football teams in Africa.

Meanwhile, Percy Tau began his footballing career with Premier Soccer League side Mamelodi Sundowns where he made 100 appearances on either side of a loan to Witbank Spurs.

Ali Maâloul on the other hand started his career with his hometown club CS Sfaxien and became their captain in the 2014–15 season.