By Sama Marwan,
Swiss coach Marcel Koller, the manager of Al Ahly SC, has officially confirmed the departure of Percy Tau, the South African forward, as he moves to the Qatari league.
During a press conference held today ahead of Al Ahly’s upcoming match against Stade d’Abidjan, Koller said:
“Percy Tau is not with us at the moment because he has joined a new club. He is currently in Qatar.”
Al Ahly will face Stade d’Abidjan tomorrow, Saturday, at 6:00 PM as part of the fifth round of the CAF Champions League group stage.
Reports Confirm Percy Tau’s Arrival in Qatar
According to press reports on Friday, Percy Tau has already arrived in Qatar SC to complete his transfer during the ongoing winter transfer window.
The reports indicate that Tau will undergo a medical examination on Saturday at Aspetar Hospital, a renowned sports medicine facility in Qatar. Therefore, he will not be available for Qatar SC’s match against Al-Duhail on Friday in the 12th round of the Qatari Stars League.
However, the reports suggest that Tau will be ready to participate in Qatar SC’s upcoming match against Al-Nasr UAE on January 17 at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai.
Details of Percy Tau’s Career with Al Ahly
Al Ahly signed Percy Tau from Brighton & Hove Albion in August 2021 on a four-year contract. He was a top priority for Pitso Mosimane, the former Al Ahly coach, who had previously managed Tau at Mamelodi Sundowns.
Despite struggling with injuries during Mosimane’s tenure, Tau’s performance significantly improved under Marcel Koller, becoming a key player in Al Ahly’s attack alongside Mahmoud Kahraba. One of his standout performances was in the CAF Champions League semi-final against Espérance de Tunis, where Al Ahly won 3-0 in Tunisia, with Tau scoring two goals and Kahraba adding another.
Tau’s Achievements with Al Ahly
During his time with Al Ahly, Percy Tau played 126 matches across all competitions, scoring 30 goals and assisting 14 others. He won numerous titles with the club, including:
- 2 Egyptian Premier League titles
- 2 Egypt Cup titles
- 1 CAF Champions League title
- 4 Egyptian Super Cup titles
- 1 CAF Super Cup title
He also won two bronze medals in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Tau’s Remarkable Goal-Scoring Feats
Percy Tau managed to score four braces (two goals in a match) in the Egyptian Premier League, notably against:
- Ismaily (twice)
- Smouha
- Al Masry
In the CAF Champions League, he also scored three braces, including:
- Against ES Sétif in the 2022 semi-final
- Against Espérance de Tunis in the 2023 semi-final
- Against Gor Mahia in the 2024 round of 32
Individual Awards and International Success
Tau was crowned Best African Player Based in Africa after his instrumental role in helping Al Ahly win the 2022-2023 CAF Champions League, contributing five goals and five assists during the campaign.
On the international level, he also played a vital role in helping South Africa qualify for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
Percy Tau’s move to Qatar SC marks a significant step in his career, as he looks to continue his success in the Qatari Stars League, where he is expected to bring his vast experience and scoring prowess to his new team.
