Former Mamelodi Sundowns winger Joel “Fireplace” Masilela says Bafana Bafana ahead Percy Tau is now not ok to put on the quantity 10 jersey.
The 30-year-old former Al Ahly star has not delivered for the nationwide group in over a 12 months. His woes continued through the latest 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Regardless of his poor type, Bafana coach Hugo Broos has began with him in two of the qualifying matches towards Lesotho and Benin.
Fireplace feels Percy Tau shouldn’t put on the quantity 10 jersey for the nationwide group because of his poor efficiency.
“The jersey quantity 10 is a particular jersey that needs to be worn by a particular participant,” stated Masilela as per KickOff.
“It needs to be worn by somebody who can carry the load, carry out miracles on the sector, and assist the group win in any respect prices. A participant who stands out each time they play.
“It’s a prestigious jersey that needs to be handled with respect. Bear in mind what the legendary Jomo Sono stated in regards to the quantity 10 jersey. Many failed to know him.
Fireplace says Percy Tau disappeared in matches
“Sneakers Moshoeu was the nation’s quantity 10 as a result of he was distinctive. It isn’t a jersey to be worn by simply anybody. Gamers like Percy Tau, who usually go unnoticed on the sector, shouldn’t put on it,” added the ex-Masandawana wideman.
“This case makes us, as a rustic, a laughing inventory to others, and it suggests we don’t perceive the importance of the quantity 10 jersey in soccer.”
Percy Tau has not scored a purpose for Bafana since his penalty towards Namibia final 12 months in January.
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