Andile Jali

Andile Ernest Jali (born 10 April 1990) is a South African former professional soccer player who once played for Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Chippa United. He also played for the South African national team.

Club career Mhlekazi, as his teammates refer to him, has made a name for himself since moving from the National First Division side Pretoria University to Soweto giants Orlando Pirates.

He joined Orlando Pirates in 2009. He since became the subject of favourable comparisons to Benedict Vilakazi - who wore the number 15 jersey before Jali.

Jali was part of the Orlando Pirates squad that made history in South African football by winning three trophies in one season under Dutch coach Ruud Krol. The same team went on to defend two of their trophies won in the previous year and also win another to make it a back to back treble. Jali has established himself as one of the most important players in the Orlando Pirates squad, winning several trophies at his time at the club. Partly due to his success with the Soweto side, he was touted as the future captain of the South African national team (Bafana Bafana). He has also received acclaim for his performances with some analysts claiming he has the potential to make a name for himself in European football.

In January 2014, Jali signed for Belgian Pro League team K.V. Oostende. During the 2015–16 season, he's second at the club; Jali was impressive, helping guide Oostende to a 5th-place finish in the Belgian Pro League.

In 2023 he moved to Moroka Swallows, but the club faced major internal problems with players leading a strike. Moroka Swallows forfeited two league games. In January 2024, over 20 players were fired, including Jali. Jali lost a legal case against Moroka Swallows.

In 2024 Jali signed for Chippa United

International career He was a member of the South African squad at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt.

He made his debut for South Africa in 2010. In 2010, Jali was named in the preliminary 30-man South African squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup but missed out on the 23-man squad because of a mild heart condition which ruled him out of the competition.

During 2015, Jali was called up the 2015 African Cup of Nations, playing in South Africa's games against Algeria, Ghana and Senegal in the competition.

International goals Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 4 September 2011 Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey, Niger 1–2 1–2 2012 African Cup of Nations qualification 2. 8 October 2015 Estadio Edgardo Baltodano Briceño, Liberia, Costa Rica 1–0 1–0 Friendly 3. 13 November 2015 Estádio Nacional de Ombaka, Benguela, Angola 3–1 3–1 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification 4. 25 March 2017 Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa 3–1 3–1 Friendly 5. 5 September 2017 Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa 1–2 1–2 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours Orlando Pirates

Premier Soccer League 2010-11, 2011–12 Nedbank Cup 2011 Telkom Knockout 2011 MTN 8 2010, 2011 CAF Champions League Runner-up: 2013 Carling Black Label 2011, 2012

Mamelodi Sundowns

Premier Soccer League 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 Nedbank Cup 2020 2022 Telkom Knockout 2019 MTN 8 2021 CAF Champions League Quarter-Finalist x2

Individual Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament in Premier Soccer League: 2011 PSL player of the season, Premier soccer League winner 2019 /2020 season with Sundowns. Nedbank cup 2020 with Sundowns.