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The South African
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
35-year-old Orlando Pirates legend leaves Chippa
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns legend Andile Jali only played 13 matches for Chippa United this season. Is this the 35-year-old's final Premier Soccer League season as a footballer? 'Andile Jali has done it all in football,' a source told FARPost . 'When he joined Chippa United at the start of the season, it was more about enjoying football,' a source said on the PSL legend. 'The problem now is that he hasn't played that much for the club, so I think that's what will decide his future. Chippa is unlikely to take the option on Jali's contract, and he could go out the exit door. Another thing is that there are retirement talks for the player,' the source continued on FARPost . Andile Jali joins Chippa United. Image: @ChippaUnitedFC/X DECISION DURING THE SEASON BREAK 'As I said, this is a player who has done it all. At the age of 35, retirement is a big topic now, so the next few weeks will be interesting. According to SABC Sport reporter Mazola Molefe, the former Orlando Pirates captain is parting ways with Chippa. 'We have it on good authority that Andile Jali is leaving Chippa United, and this could be his last season in football,' Molefe said on Soccer Zone. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Andile Jali to hang his boots?
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns legend Andile Jali has only played 13 matches for Chippa United this season. Is this the 35-year-old's final Premier Soccer League season as a footballer? 'Andile Jali has done it all in football,' a source told FARPost . 'When he joined Chippa United at the start of the season, it was more about enjoying football,' a source said on the PSL legend. 'The problem now is that he hasn't played that much for the club, so I think that's what will decide his future. Chippa is unlikely to take the option on Jali's contract, and he could go out the exit door. Another thing is that there are retirement talks for the player,' the source continued on FARPost . Andile Jali joins Chippa United. Image: @ChippaUnitedFC/X DECISION DURING THE SEASON BREAK 'As I said, this is a player who has done it all. At the age of 35, retirement is a big topic now, so the next few weeks will be interesting. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news. When is Orlando Pirates' next match? Revealed: Key expectation on new Orlando Pirates coach
IOL News
13-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Buffalo City braces for Premiership showdown as Chippa United host title-chasing Mamelodi Sundowns
Andile Jali Andile Jali will be a non-starter for Chippa United on Wednesday evening when Mamelodi Sundowns come to East London. Image: BackpagePix Buffalo City Stadium in East London is set to come alive this Wednesday as the venue gears up to host Mamelodi Sundowns in a Betway Premiership match against the local side, Chippa United. Stadium officials have created a buzz around the event, with posters amplifying the excitement through the slogan: 'The sky is the limit – don't miss this one.' On Sunday, Sundowns effectively placed one hand on the prestigious Betway Premiership trophy following a resounding 3-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium. This commanding win has brought the defending champions within a point of securing their eighth consecutive Premier Soccer League (PSL) title. Barring a monumental upset, Sundowns need only a win or draw against Chippa to secure the championship. However, the anticipated celebrations will be subdued, as the shiny new Betway Premiership trophy will not be present for a handover at the venue. The official presentation is scheduled for Sunday, when Sundowns will host Magesi United at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, where fans can expect a more jubilant atmosphere as the long-awaited trophy is finally revealed. To underscore the significance of Sunday's victory, Sundowns — under coach Miguel Cardoso — have now amassed 15 points from their last five matches, showcasing remarkable consistency with clean sheets in four of those outings: Richards Bay (3-0), Cape Town City (2-0), Chippa United (3-0), and Stellenbosch FC (3-0). They are now 15 points clear of second-placed Orlando Pirates, who are grappling with their own challenges and have five matches remaining in the season. Chippa's coach, Thabo September, remains optimistic, believing his team can turn around their misfortunes despite being winless in their last five Premiership outings. They lost their previous encounter with Mamelodi Sundowns 3-0 last Wednesday at Loftus Versfeld. They will now be hoping to reverse that result and claim their first-ever league win over Sundowns. Chippa are expected to be without midfielders Siphelo Baloni and Andile Jali for the upcoming clash. Baloni, on loan from Orlando Pirates, has not featured for the Chilli Boys since March after picking up an injury against Richards Bay. Jali has not played since February. September stated his intentions to finish the season strongly, aiming for a top-eight spot while beginning preparations for the 2025–26 campaign. 'Start building for next season, and start using players you want to have or to look at for next season, and get the best out of the two games. Playing Marumo Gallants away, and we have Sundowns at home, so we need to be as professional as can be to finish this season on a good note,' said September. 'Top 8 – if it's possible – we have two games. If we get four points out of the two games, then it's possible.'
The South African
04-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates to sign new midfield workhorse?
Will Orlando Pirates find the next Andile Jali? Orlando Pirates are searching for a new number six to succeed Makhehleni Makhaula. According to Soccer Laduma, Gallants' 24-year-old midfield enforcer Masindi Nemtajela could be one of the players the Sea Robbers will announce before the new season begins in August. 'It's believed that now the club has offered him a three-year deal,' the report said. 'They are looking at improving the squad mainly in the midfield because they will be apparently looking at releasing some of the current midfielders so Masindi is one of those players hence the three-year contract they have offered him,' the source told Soccer Laduma . Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
27-04-2025
- Business
- The South African
Andile Jali to call it a day?
Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns skipper Andile Jali jas only three matches for Chippa United this year. The 35-year-old from Matatiele has a deal that ends in June 2025. Is this the end of the road? According to his agent, Mike Makaab, Jali is still the professional we all know. 'He is training. There are no disciplinary issues,' Makaab told Soccer Laduma . 'Again, one can't complain because the team is doing well. We've just got to hope that he gets an opportunity, but these are just things where one has to wait and see how they play out. The former Orlando Pirates coach further revealed that Jali is already a businessman. 'That will be the most important discussion. Is his heart still in the game? Does he still want to play? Does he want to focus on his business activities, which he has already started? We've got to look at all of these things and we will take it from there.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
