Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali is topping trends after he shared a video of his herd of cattle for the first time.
A few months ago, former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali made headlines after it was revealed that he had spread his wings to agriculture.
Since then, the celebrated star has been sharing some of his priceless moments at his rumoured farm in Port Elizabeth.
Andile Jali is making headlines after he shared a video of his herd of cattle. In the now-viral video, he is seen feeding his cattle herd with hay bales.
However, little is known if it was the whole herd, but fans and fellow celebrities were quick to approve his new business venture.
Andile Jali captioned the now-viral post, “Protect your heart, beliefs and thoughts. Align them to what God says about you. You are blessed, beautiful in and out and wonderfully made. AJ15.”
Since it was posted on the internet, the video has undoubtedly gained thousands of comments and reactions.
Fans were convinced that Andile Jali was already working on his life after football.
He joins a host of footballers and celebrities who have spread their wings into farming.
Earlier this week, celebrity sangoma Gogo Maweni went cattle shopping and shared her plans to increase her herd to 50 cows.
Just like Andile Jali, Gogo Maweni has also been sharing her journey on Instagram.
Earlier this month, The South African also confirmed that former Kaizer Chiefs star Teenage Hadebe has ventured into agriculture.
Last month, Amapiano sensation Kabza De Small hogged headlines when he showed off his Ankole herd.
The celebrated producer and DJ is a proud farmer of one of the most expensive cattle breeds in the world.
Surprisingly, the most notable Ankole farmers in Africa are presidents. Some notable farmers are President Cyril Ramaphosa, Zimbabwean Head of State Emerson Mnangagwa, and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni.
No doubt, agriculture is one of the most lucrative business ventures in South Africa.
Despite its relatively small share of the total GDP, primary agriculture is an important sector in South Africa, according to an Economic Review of South African Agriculture.
FOOTBALL CAREER
Andile Jali started his youth career with Hot Spurs from 2002 to 2005. He later joined Matatiele Professionals in 2006 before joining Pretoria University in 2007.
He joined the Orlando Pirates in 2009 and left the Soweto giants in 2014. Against his newfound fame, he joined Belgian side K.V Oostende.
After a colourful stint in the Belgian Pro League, he joined Mamelodi Sundowns. Andile Jali joined Mamelodi Sundowns in 2018 and left in 2022.
However, his transfer move to Moroka Swallows hogged headlines. He undoubtedly kept his transfer move under wraps, leaving many to guess.
He recently joined Chippa United after his dramatic exit from Moroka Swallows.