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Andile Jali
Personal information
Full name	Andile Ernest Jali
Date of birth	(1990-04-10) 10 April 1990 (age 35)
Place of birth	Matatiele, South Africa
Height	1.70m
Playing position	Defensive midfielder, Central midfielder
Club information
Current club	Chippa United
Number	15
Youth career
2002–2005	Hot Spurs
2006–2007	Matatiele Professionals
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
2007–2009	Pretoria University	29	(1)
2009–2014	Orlando Pirates	98	(8)
2014–2018	K.V. Oostende	103	(1)
2018–2023	Mamelodi Sundowns	87	(1)
2023–2024	Moroka Swallows	11	(0)
2024–	Chippa United	3	(2)
National team^‡
2010–2021	South Africa	49	(6)
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 March 2024. † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 3 October 2024

Andile Ernest Jali (born 10 April 1990) is a South African professional soccer player. He has played for famous teams like Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns. Currently, he plays for Chippa United. He also represents his country on the South African national team.

Andile Jali's Club Career
- Playing in Europe
- Recent Club Moves
Andile Jali's International Career
- International Goals Scored
Andile Jali's Honours and Awards
See also

Andile Jali's Club Career

Andile Jali, known as Mhlekazi by his teammates, became famous after joining Orlando Pirates. He moved there in 2009 from Pretoria University. People often compared him to Benedict Vilakazi. Vilakazi also wore the number 15 jersey before Jali.

Jali was a key player for Orlando Pirates. He helped them win three trophies in one season. This was a big achievement in South African football. The team even won more trophies the next year. Jali won several awards during his time at the club. Many thought he would become the captain of the South African national team. Experts believed he could play well in European football too.

Playing in Europe

In January 2014, Jali joined K.V. Oostende, a team in Belgium. During the 2015–16 season, he played very well. He helped Oostende finish 5th in the Belgian Pro League.

Recent Club Moves

In 2023, Jali moved to Moroka Swallows. However, the club had many problems. In January 2024, Jali and many other players left the team. Later in 2024, Jali signed with Chippa United.

Andile Jali's International Career

Andile Jali has also played for the South African national team. He was part of the team at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt. He made his first appearance for the senior national team in 2010.

Jali was chosen for the first group of players for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. However, he could not join the final team. He was unable to play in the competition. In 2015, Jali played for South Africa in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. He played in games against Algeria, Ghana, and Senegal.

International Goals Scored

Here are the goals Andile Jali has scored for South Africa:

#	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	4 September 2011	Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey, Niger	Niger	1–2	1–2	2012 African Cup of Nations qualification
2.	8 October 2015	Estadio Edgardo Baltodano Briceño, Liberia, Costa Rica	Costa Rica	1–0	1–0	Friendly
3.	13 November 2015	Estádio Nacional de Ombaka, Benguela, Angola	Angola	3–1	3–1	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
4.	25 March 2017	Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa	Guinea-Bissau	3–1	3–1	Friendly
5.	5 September 2017	Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa	Cape Verde	1–2	1–2	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification