Bafana Bafana star Percy Tau’s Al Ahly faces the Fluminense hurdle as they eye a potential final clash against Manchester City.
South African football fans, already on tenterhooks after Tau’s dream run, are bracing themselves for the white-hot crucible of his clash against Pep Guardiola’s City.
His Al Ahly side, defying all expectations, have booked their place in the semi-final. They did it with 10 men, beating Karim Benzema’s Al Ittihad 3-1.
Tau, the poster boy of South African football, has been instrumental in Al Ahly’s Cinderella story. His mazy dribbling, pinpoint crosses, and knack for finding the net have captivated audiences worldwide. His five-star display Karim Benzema’s Al Ittihad in the quarter-final sent shockwaves through the tournament, solidifying his status as a true continental star.
Tau was this week crowned CAF Inter-Club Player of the Year after guiding Ahly to the African title. However, the challenge now intensifies. Fluminense, boasting a squad brimming with Copa Libertadores experience, stand between Tau and a historic final appearance. The Rio de Janeiro outfit, led by former Real Madrid star Marcelo, are renowned for their attacking prowess and defensive solidity.
The semi-final promises a tactical chess match on Monday at the King Abdullah Stadium in Saudi Arabia. Al Ahly’s compact defensive shape, marshalled by the ever-reliable Mohamed El Shenawy in goal, will aim to nullify Fluminense’s attacking threats. Deep-lying threat, Tau hunts counter space, pace & flair to crack Brazil’s lock.
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