Lion-hearted Tau in the mood for a party

break the rhythm of Wits and dance their way past Gavin Hunt’s men, who are keen to silence the in-tune Brazilians.

Sundowns and Wits have been competing neck and neck for silverware in recent seasons.

This season Wits look strong and Tau is aware that Sundowns won’t have a carnival this afternoon.

“It’s going be an interesting final. They play a different style of football from the teams we have played, like Chippa United and SuperSport United. We will plan for that. We are also cautious about who they are.

“They are Wits. I think they are also cautious about us. It’s going to be interesting and I hope we win,” said Tau, who stressed the need not to be bigheaded.

“We respect teams. I don’t think we have that perception that we can beat everybody. We say let’s focus on this game and try to get a positive result.

“Winning is a culture. We have to win games. We are a big team. At times we are not judged on the play but on results.”

Tau has worked tirelessly to force his way into the Sundowns first team after returning from Witbank Spurs, where he spent the better part of last season on loan. Since his return, he has proved a vital member of the Sundowns team that qualified for the final of the CAF Champions League.

Tau scored the second goal in Sundowns’ 2-0 win over Zesco United as they marched to the final last weekend.

He has gained massive experience playing in the continental showpiece.

The 22-year-old attacker is competing for a place in the starting line-up with seasoned campaigners. He knows he can’t rest on his laurels.

“It’s difficult to make a statement with the group we have.

“We have a group of top players, the best players around,” said Tau.

In recent matches, he has been a marvel to watch with brilliant movements, flair and skill.

However, the youngster’s goal return has not been as impressive.

He said he is working on that aspect of game.

“I do a lot of extra training on finishing. The point is you can’t keep on missing opportunities because people lose confidence in you.

“How will the coach trust you if you continue missing goals?

“So I’m stepping up my training regime so that I bang in more goals,” said the Sundowns Academy graduate.

Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane will be hoping Tau has his shooting boots on against Wits.

Tau said a win over Wits would go a long way in building confidence for the Downs squad, as they prepare for another big final in a fortnight’s time.

“Winning will give us the confidence to say you can go to Egypt and still do well. If we win we become confident with the plan,” he said.

Who will have the ultimate dance at the end of this afternoon’s clash – Downs or Wits?

A song of celebration or lamentation awaits one of them.