Al Ahly have confirmed that Bafana Bafana star Percy Tau will return to full training with the first team after their Caf Champions League clash with Al Hilal on Friday evening.

The South Africa international picked up an anterior-muscle injury during Ahly’s humiliating 3-0 defeat by Smouha in the Egyptian League Cup last month.

Tau was expected to be sidelined for up to four weeks and missed out on the opportunity to represent Ahly at the recent Fifa Club World Cup, although he was named in the travelling squad to UAE.

However, the former Mamelodi Sundowns star has since stepped up his rehabilitation and is expected to return to full training after their Champions League match against the Sudan side.

The Red Devils confirmed the news on their offical website:

“Percy Tau, Al Ahly forward, carried out some recovery exercises on the sidelines of Tuesday’s training session at El Tetsh Stadium.

“Tau is currently performing his rehabilitation program to recover from his quadriceps muscle injury.

“Moreover, Ahmed Abu Abla, the team’s doctor, stated that Tau will join the team’s full training following our game against Al Hilal of Sudan.

“The Red Eagles are set to face Al Hilal on Friday in Matchday 2 of the CAF Champions League group stage at Al Hilal Stadium.”