Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali has explained why he opted to join Moroka Swallows.
Jali, 33, joined Swallows on a two-year deal, the club confirmed on Friday in what many consider a major scoop for the Soweto Giants.
The former DStv Premiership Midfielder of the Season had left Sundowns after both parties agreed to mutually terminate his contract in May.
On Friday, he was unveiled by Swallows and revealed one of the main reasons for picking Swallows was his desire to stay in Johannesburg.
“I want to say thank you to the chairman first,” Jali stated on Gagasi FM.
“I’ve been waiting long until I signed the contract. I said to Mike ‘I don’t want to leave Joburg, so it’s better I’d be in Joburg’.
“That’s when Swallows came before they even thought I’m going to Swallows. Moroka Swallows is my new home, I’m so happy.
“And I’m so glad the club made the decision because the people believe in me.”
Swallows become Jali’s fifth club after stints at AmaTuks, Orlando Pirates, KV Oostende and Sundowns.
He becomes the first player to sign for the Soweto Giants since their name change from Swallows FC to Moroka Swallows.
