A short video of Mamelodi Sundowns defender Grant Kekana chatting in the Chloorkop locker room has set social media alight. Many fans believe the person he is speaking to is free agent Percy Tau. The clip has strengthened talk that the 32-year-old forward could soon make an official return to the Brazilians.

Tau has been without a club since he left Vietnamese side Thep Xanh Nam Dinh in May 2026. After the end of that season he came back to South Africa and began training with Sundowns at their Chloorkop base. At first the sessions were described as a way for him to stay sharp while he looked for a new team. In recent days, however, several reports have said the talks between Tau and the club are moving forward. Sources close to the situation claim he has impressed the technical staff and that a short-term deal until the end of the season is being discussed.

The Kekana video has given the rumours fresh energy. In the footage the popular defender is seen talking to a teammate who looks like Tau. Supporters were quick to point out that this would not be the first time a former Sundowns player has come back after a spell abroad. Cassius Mailula and Bongani Zungu are two recent examples of players who returned to the club and were given new contracts.

Former Sundowns striker Mame Niang has also spoken in favour of bringing Tau back. Niang, who played with him during his first spell in Tshwane, said the club is missing a player of Tau’s experience in attack. He pointed out that Iqraam Rayners is working hard up front but would benefit from someone who already knows the Sundowns way and has won many trophies with the team.

Sundowns, the reigning African champions, have had an uneven start under coach Miguel Cardoso. They have lost several key players in recent seasons and are still searching for better consistency in the final third. Adding Tau on a free transfer would cost the club nothing in transfer fees and could give Cardoso another experienced option while he continues to shape the squad.

For now neither Tau nor Sundowns has made any official announcement. The video and the ongoing training sessions have only increased the speculation. Fans will have to wait and see whether the rumours turn into a confirmed return for one of South Africa’s most successful attackers of the last decade.

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