Scintillating Percy Tau continues trophy haul as Al Ahly lift Egyptian Cup

Bafana Bafana striker Percy Tau has clinched his third trophy with Egyptian outfit Al Ahly record a dramatic win in the final of the Egyptian Cup on Monday.

Tau played 105 minutes as The African club of the Century came from behind to record a dramatic 2-1 win against Pyramids thanks to goals from Kahraba and Hamdi Fathi.

Pyramids' Walid El Karti opened the scoring in the 72nd minute and Al Ahly hit back just two minutes later through Kahraba.

The match went to extra-time as two teams could not be separated in the normal 90 and looked to be destined for a penalty shootout before Fathi put Al Ahly ahead late in the first half of extra-time.

The Red Devils also had to hold on to their lead after Mohamed Abdelmonem was shown a red with three minutes to play. Fagrie Lakay, another South African international, was introduced in the 85th minute for Pyramids but was unable to save his side from defeat.

The Egyptian Cup is Tau's third trophy since joining the Egyptians at the start of the 2021 season, having since won the CAF Super Cup and the Egyptian Super Cup in his first campaign.

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The striker has made 20 appearances across all competitions for Al Ahly this season, contributing five goals and three assists.

The 28-year-old is also fresh off international duty, helping Bafana Bafana secure a spot in next year's African Cup of Nations (Afcon).

For now, Tau and Al Ahly turn their attention back to the Premier League when they sit on top of the log table with a two-point lead on second-placed Future with six games to play.

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