Cape Town musician Nkululeko Hleza has composed a song for Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali as a tribute to his sterling performances this season.
Jali, who is featured as the cover story in the latest KICK OFF magazine going on sale on Friday, has bounced back in his career to cement his starting place at Sundowns after off-field problems last season.
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The former Orlando Pirates star was also called up for Bafana Bafana before football activities were suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Hleza, who is a huge fan of 'AJ', is hoping the song will help his idol to continue improving his performances and keep his place in the national team.
Listen Hleza's song entitled 'AJ15' below...
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"He had a lot of problems last season and injuries did not help him. People started doubting him, but he has made a strong comeback and has proved to be one of the best players we have in the country," Hleza tells snl24.com/kickoff.
"I am his big fan. The title of the song is 'AJ15'. I hope this song will motivate him to continue doing well. At the moment I am struggling financially but I hope after the lockdown I will make some means and officially record the song."
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'Mhlekazi' as Jali is affectionately known says he is humbled by the support he has received from Hleza and appreciates the gesture of a music track made in his name.
"I am humbled about this," Jali tells this website. "It shows that what I am doing on the field, people appreciate it."
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Jali continues to trend on social media as he posts his workout sessions in his bid to keep fit ahead of a potential PSL season restart.
??????AJ15 or what?? pic.twitter.com/7TmBDltjDB
— aj15jali (@andilejali870) April 22, 2020