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with his side's only goal in their opening Betway Premiership 2-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates on Wednesday, before being withdrawn with an injury.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.
Chippa United coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi admits his players need to improve their mental strength if they are to survive relegation from the Betway Premiership this season.
Magesi FC and Chippa United battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Seshego Stadium while Marumo Gallants fell 1-2 to Golden Arrows at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in the Betway Premiership.
Sekhukhune United were held 1-1 by Durban City, Marumo Gallants broke a 12-match winless streak with a 3-1 win over Chippa United while AmaZulu extended their goal drought in a goalless draw with Magesi in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday evening.
We take a look at five talking points from the Betway Premiership action last week where valuable points and goals led to surprising shifts on the table.
