Reports have emerged that Al Ahly will not be allowing Tau to travel with Bafana Bafana. “Al Ahly refused to allow Percy Tau to join South Africa, and in the event that FIFA intervenes and the player joins and participates, there may be a problem in his contract with Al Ahly and it will be difficult for him to continue,” tweeted an Al Ahly insider, Tau would put his R32 Million deal in jeopardy if he takes part in this match.
Al Ahly wants their new signing at the club while he recovers from his injury. The Egyptian club has made it clear that Tau cannot leave the country. Demanding he withdraws from the Bafana Bafana squad with immediate effect hot water if FIFA intervene or if he chooses to go against his club’s wishes.