- Tau helps Al Ahly collect vital win
- The 29-year-old has beenin excellent for the Red Devils
- On course to win his first league title in Egypt
WHAT HAPPENED: Bafana star Tau made his 18th Egyptian Premier League appearance against Al-Ittihad at the Borg El Arab Stadium on Saturday.
The Red Devils got their first goal in the 10th-minute courtesy of Ali Maaloul. Three minutes later, the South Africa international then set up Mahmoud Abdulmonem for the team's second.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Tau's assist on Saturday was his first in the Egyptian top tier in the 2022/23 season.
The experienced attacker has scored three goals for the current league leaders who have played 29 games. and collected 75 points.
Tau played a vital role to help his side win the Caf Champions League, dethroning former holders Wydad Casablanca.
AND WHAT IS MORE: Since joining Al Ahly, Tau has won all the domestic titles - two Egyptian Super Cups, and the Egypt Cup.
This year, he is odds on to win his first-ever Egyptian Premier League title.
WHAT NEXT: Tau has been linked with a move to Premier League side Burnley, and his exploits might convince his former coach at Anderlecht, Vincent Kompany to consider him at the Premier League club.