Mame Niang Urges Sundowns To Bring Back The Lion Of Judah As Percy Tau Return Gains Momentum

Mamelodi Sundowns have been urged to make a major move for one of their former stars, with ex-Brazilians striker Mame Niang calling on the Tshwane giants to bring back Bafana Bafana attacker Percy Tau.

Tau, famously known as the “Lion of Judah”, has recently returned to South Africa and is currently training with Sundowns while maintaining his fitness as a free agent. His situation has sparked fresh speculation about a possible return to Chloorkop.

Niang, who played alongside Tau during his previous spell at Sundowns, believes the experienced forward could provide exactly what the club currently needs in attack.

Speaking to KickOff, the former Senegal international praised Tau's qualities, experience and familiarity with the Sundowns environment.

Niang believes there should be little hesitation from the club if an opportunity arises to sign the 32-year-old.

“He is a great player. He will bring a lot of experience at Sundowns. He knows the culture at Sundowns and has won many trophies with the club,” Niang said.

The former striker also identified goalscoring as one of the areas where Tau could make a major difference.

According to Niang, Sundowns need someone capable of supporting Iqraam Rayners in the final third. He believes Tau could provide the creativity, movement and experience necessary to help the attack become more productive.

“Sundowns need goals to start winning more games. Tau will bring experience and those goals at Sundowns,” Niang added.

The recommendation comes at an interesting time for the reigning South African champions.

Sundowns have endured a difficult period by their normally dominant standards, including elimination from the CAF Champions League and defeat to USM Alger in the CAF Super Cup.

The club's attacking performances have consequently attracted scrutiny, with greater consistency needed in front of goal.

Tau's return would also carry considerable emotional significance for Sundowns supporters. The forward developed into one of South Africa's most exciting players during his first spell at Chloorkop before earning a move to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2018.

He subsequently gained experience in Europe with Union Saint-Gilloise, Club Brugge and Anderlecht before moving to Egyptian giants Al Ahly.

His return to Sundowns, however, is far from guaranteed.

Although he is currently training with the club, there has been no official confirmation that Sundowns have offered him a contract. The technical team would still need to consider his fitness, salary expectations, tactical suitability and how he would fit into the current squad.

For Niang, however, the answer appears straightforward: Sundowns need goals, and he believes the “Lion of Judah” can help provide them.

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