Bafana Bafana star Percy Tau returned to the scoresheet as Al Ahly clinched a crucial 3-1 win over Al-Merrikh in a CAF Champions League Group A clash at the Al-Salam Stadium on Friday.
Tau opened the scoring for the CAF Champions League defending champions on his return from injury.
The 27-year-old's evening ended on a sour note though as he was withdrawn by Mosimane due to an apparent injury.
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Percy Tau gets on the scoresheet as Al Ahly win 3-1 against Al-Merrikh. The win sees them remain second in Group A on seven points after five matches.
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Speaking after the final whistle, Mosimane explained Tau's withdrawal at the beginning of the second half.
"Percy Tau's substitution was due to injury, he was fit to start and he scored a goal but he suffered an injury," Mosimane said.