South African-born forward Percy Tau has been released by Vietnamese side Nam Dinh FC. This comes after a day the club cut ties with former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom.
Tau moved to Vietnam in August 2025 as a free agent, completing a surprise switch after cutting ties with Qatar Stars League side Qatar SC at the end of the 2024/25 season.
When Nam Dinh FC secured the signature of the ‘Lion of Judah’ last year, expectations were high. The club was riding the wave of a historic season, having clinched their third Vietnamese V.League 1 title, while also boasting a 2007 Vietnamese Cup in their trophy cabinet.
Tau’s arrival was meant to bolster the champions for their campaign in Asia’s premier club football competition, the AFC Champions League—marking only the third time the club has participated in the continental tournament.
At the time of his signing, the club’s management lauded the former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly star as a marquee addition, praising his extensive European and African experience.
“Percy Tau was born in 1994, mainly plays as a winger, and possesses ‘magical’ dribbling skills,” Nam Dinh FC stated upon his arrival in 2025.
“He is an experienced veteran, having played for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. Club Brugge and Anderlecht in the Belgian National Championship. Al Ahly in the Egyptian National Championship, and Qatar SC in the Qatar Championship.”
PERCY TAU’S NUMBERS IN VIETNAM
Despite the initial excitement, the 32-year-old struggled to replicate his clinical best form in Southeast Asia.
During his stint with the V.League 1 side, Tau managed to feature in 22 games across all competitions.
He leaves the club having scored one goal and contributing four assists to his name.
NAM DINH FC BID FAREWELL TO PERCY TAU
The club released a brief statement on Thursday, 21 May, confirming the departure of the South African talisman. The side wished Tau well for his next chapter.
“Thank you for your contributions, Percy Tau. Wishing you success and good luck on your journey ahead,” the club announced.
Having previously starred for some of the biggest clubs on the African continent and overseas, the Bafana forward is once again a free agent as he looks to navigate his next career move.
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