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Former Orlando Pirates & Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali finds a new home! 'It will happen within a week'

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  • Jali has not had a team since leaving Swallows
  • The 34-year-old not ready to retire
  • Makaab reveals next move
  • Andile Jali, Moroka SwallowsBackpage

    WHAT HAPPENED?

    Andile Jali became a free agent in January when his contract with Moroka Swallows was terminated owing to a disciplinary breach.

    Since then, the former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates star has been in the market for a new team, and according to his agent Mike Makaab, the journey is close to ending.

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  • Andile Jali, Moroka SwallowsBackpage

    WHAT MAKAAB SAID

    "I can only say that we are very close to finalising a new home for him; I will not disclose [which club] now, but I can assure you that it will happen within the next seven to 10 days," Makaab told Gagasi FM.

    "Talks are at an advanced stage between ourselves, AJ, and the football club. He’s remaining in the [Premier Soccer League]. I am not even prepared to whisper which province."

  • Andile Jali Moroka SwallowsBackpagePix

    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    At 34, Jali might not get a place in the top teams but his experience will surely be vital for the mid-table clubs.

    Having featured for Pretoria University, Sundowns, Pirates, and Swallows in the past, it is interesting to see Jali's next destination.

  • Andile Jali, Moroka SwallowsBackpage

    WHAT NEXT?

    The former South Africa international must work on his fitness to ensure he is ready to deliver during pre-season.

    Jali will also have to work on his discipline to ensure he ends his career on a high as opposed to being dismissed the way it happened at the Dube Birds.