Andile Jali facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Andile Ernest Jali | ||
| Date of birth | 10 April 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Matatiele, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder, Central midfielder |
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| Team information | |||
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Current team
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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 | 11 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2010–2021 | South Africa | 49 | (6) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 March 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 October 2024 |
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Andile Ernest Jali (born 10 April 1990) is a professional soccer player from South Africa. He is known for playing as a midfielder. Andile Jali has played for big clubs like Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns. He currently plays for Chippa United and has also represented the South African national team.
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Andile Jali's Club Journey
Andile Jali, often called "Mhlekazi" by his teammates, started his journey in the National First Division. He played for Pretoria University before joining the famous Orlando Pirates in 2009.
Success with Orlando Pirates
At Orlando Pirates, Jali quickly became a key player. He was compared to Benedict Vilakazi, another great player who wore the same number 15 jersey. Andile was part of the Orlando Pirates team that made history. They won three major trophies in one season under coach Ruud Krol. This amazing team then won two more trophies the next year, making it a "back-to-back treble." Jali's strong performances helped the team win many awards. Because of his success, many people thought he would become the future captain of the South African national team, known as Bafana Bafana. Experts also believed he had the talent to play in European football.
Playing in Europe
In January 2014, Andile Jali moved to Europe. He signed with K.V. Oostende, a team in the Belgian Pro League. During the 2015–16 season, he was one of the best players for his club. He helped Oostende finish in 5th place in the Belgian Pro League. This was a great achievement for the team.
Recent Club Moves
In 2023, Jali joined Moroka Swallows. However, the club faced many problems, and players even went on strike. Moroka Swallows had to miss two league games. In January 2024, over 20 players, including Jali, were released from the club. After this, Jali signed with Chippa United in 2024, where he plays today.
Andile Jali's International Career
Andile Jali has also played for his country, South Africa. He was part of the South African squad for the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt. This was a big step for him as a young player.
Playing for Bafana Bafana
He made his first appearance for the senior South Africa team in 2010. Jali was even named in the first group of 30 players for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. However, he could not join the final 23-man squad. This was due to a mild heart condition that kept him from playing in the competition. In 2015, Jali was called up for the 2015 African Cup of Nations. He played in South Africa's matches against Algeria, Ghana, and Senegal during the tournament.
International Goals
Here are the goals Andile Jali has scored for South Africa:
- 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 |  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 |
Andile Jali's Trophies and Awards
Andile Jali has won many trophies and individual awards throughout his career.
Trophies with Orlando Pirates
- Premier Soccer League: 2010-11, 2011–12
- Nedbank Cup: 2011
- Telkom Knockout: 2011
- MTN 8: 2010, 2011
- CAF Champions League: Runner-up in 2013
- Carling Black Label: 2011, 2012
Trophies with 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 two times
Individual Awards
- 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
See also
In Spanish: Andile Jali para niños
