The 34-year-old midfielder signed for the Chilli Boys this season after finding himself without a club following his Moroka Swallows exit in January 2024.
The former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns player was off the mark with his side's only goal in their opening Betway Premiership 2-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates on Wednesday, before being withdrawn with an injury.
Chippa boss Kwanele Kopo revealed that he substituted Jali at half time for Xolano Sithole as the player was suffering from a hamstring issue.
Kopo told SuperSport: "Andile had a problem with his hamstring.
"It was really a gamble to start him. He hasn't trained for three days this week.
"But we needed someone of his character, of his experience and technical ability.
"And I think once we lost him at half-time, the adjustment to create the block, we completely lost it."
Chippa are next in action against Richards Bay at home this weekend.
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and five staff members were involved in a 'traffic incident' on the way back from their win over Chippa United on Sunday night, the club have reported.
Orlando Pirates attacker Oswin Appollis was delighted with his Man of the Match performance in the 3-0 Betway Premiership win at Chippa United on Sunday.
Chippa United head coach Luc Eymael has acknowledged the challenge facing him after the club's poor start to the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.
Orlando Pirates delivered a dominant performance to secure a commanding 3-0 win over Chippa United in a Betway Premiership clash on Sunday afternoon at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.
