Tau training with Mamelodi Sundowns! What is cooking?

Legendary South African attacker Percy Tau is at Chloorkop training with his former team Mamelodi Sundowns.

The 32-year-old was on the VIP section on Sunday where the Brazilians faced CAF Confederation Cup defending champions USM Alger in the CAF Super Cup. The former, who are the CAF Champions League holders, fell 3-1.

There are reports that Masandawana could sign the former Al Ahly winger on a short-term deal to help sharpen the attacking department. Recently, the Miguel Cardoso-led team have been struggling to score consistently, explaining why Tau might be a short term solution.

The experience Tau commands both locally and abroad which might benefit the club especially in the competitions Sundowns are still taking part in.

Latest on Tau training with Sundowns

“The 32-year-old joined Miguel Cardoso’s squad at Chloorkop on Tuesday morning,” FARPost reported.

Initial indications are that Tau is training with his former club purely to maintain his fitness as he continues his search for a new club. The ‘Lion of Judah’ has been without a club since leaving Vietnamese side Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC in May 2026. He had been training on his own before linking up with the Sundowns squad.

“Two Betway Premiership clubs previously enquired about Tau’s availability. However, nothing concrete came out of those conversations,” they added.

Initially, Kaizer Chiefs had been linked with Tau but nothing was formalized. Initially, the player conceded he is ready to play for any team in the Premier Soccer League but if an amicable agreement is reached.