Baxter sees bigger role for Percy Tau in Egypt
Coach wants the star player to stretch himself further
Percy Tau is set to play a significant role for Bafana Bafana at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in June and coach Stuart Baxter wants his star man to “stretch himself even more” in the tournament in Egypt. Bafana were pitted against Ivory Coast‚ Namibia and Morocco in Group D after the recent draw in Cairo, and Baxter said he wants Tau to win big games for the national side in the event. The Briton is expected to unleash his top scorer in the continental showpiece and he insists that he would not attempt to shield the player in the continent’s maiden 24-team competition. “Big players win big games and you can’t prepare people by wrapping them in cotton wool‚” said Baxter of his most prized asset Tau‚ who scored four goals to help secure Bafana’s 10th appearance in the event. “The easy way is not a good teacher. Percy has got to where he is by working hard and taking some of the knocks.” Baxter said Tau would demonstrate the rapid strides he has made in the year he has spent on...
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