Percy finds Belgium to his liking
Percy Tau continued his red-hot form in Belgium when he netted again for second-tier side Royale Union St Gilloise in a 2-0 league victory over Beerschot Wilrijk on Tuesday night.
The Bafana Bafana star‚ who has been a real hit after arriving on loan from English Premier League Brighton & Hove Albion‚ struck a late second for his side to take his tally to three goals in his last four games for his side‚ to go with a number of assists.
He has helped Union into second place in the league and on course for promotion‚ with the side currently a single point behind leaders Mechelen.
Tau’s form is good news for Bafana coach Stuart Baxter as he prepares his team for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria this month‚ with the forward a key part of the national team set-up.
“It was difficult in the beginning‚ as I expected it to be‚” Tau said in Brussels of his move to Belgium.
“Coming to a new environment was always going to be a challenge for me‚ but it was something I was prepared for. I have settled really well and am enjoying my football here.
“The coach‚ the players‚ they have all really welcomed me and I feel very comfortable here. My goal this season is to play and learn‚ get used to living in Europe and improve as a player.”
Tau admits that helping Union to promotion would be a massive moment for him in his first season abroad.
Union have two massive matches coming up‚ starting with a home clash against thirdplaced Lommel on Sunday‚ before they make the trip to tabletopping Mechelen on November 11. —
My goal is to learn‚ get used to living in Europe and improve as a player