Tau's triumph: Al Ahly pins hopes on Percy in CAF Champions League showdown

Bafana Bafana winger Percy Tau could be a key figure when Al Ahly of Egypt host Wydad Casablanca of Morocco on Sunday in the CAF Champions League final first leg.

It is the second successive title decider between the north African giants and third in seven seasons, with Wydad are seeking a hat-trick after two triumphs.

Ahly hope stars like Tau can turn the tide and give the Cairo Red Devils a record-extending 11th victory in the premier African club competition.

10: Al Ahly (EGY)

5: TP Mazembe (COD), Zamalek (EGY)

4: Esperance (TUN)

3: Raja Casablanca, Wydad Casablanca (both MAR), Canon Yaounde (CMR), Hafia (GUI)

2: Entente Setif, JS Kabylie (both ALG), Asante Kotoko (GHA), Enyimba (NGR)

1: ASEC Mimosas, Stade Abidjan (both CIV), Club Africain, Etoile Sahel (both TUN), Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates (both RSA), Oryx Douala, Union Douala (both CMR), CARA (CGO), FAR Rabat (MAR), Hearts of Oak (GHA), Ismaily (EGY), Mouloudia Alger (ALG), V Club (COD)

Tau, who joined Ahly from Premier League outfit Brighton two years ago, was outstanding in the semi-final victory over another leading north African outfit, Esperance of Tunisia.

He scored twice in a 3-0 away victory and created the only goal of the return match for Hussein el Shahat with a superb pass from the centre circle.

A repeat of this form on Sunday, and in Casablanca on June 11, will spell trouble for three-time Champions League title-holders Wydad.

While many South Africans were disappointed that the 29-year-old failed to make the grade in the Premier League after three loan spells in Belgium, Tau called the switch to Ahly a "dream move".

"To represent Ahly is a dream come true. They are giants, winning 23 African competitions, including the Champions League 10 times," he