Lekgwathi wants Jali to return to Pirates

Jali announced last week that he will be playing in the Absa Premiership next season, and his former skipper has urged him to return “home” to Pirates.

“He should come back home and would love to see his combination with the likes of Xola Mlambo and Musa Nyatama,” said Lekgwathi in an interview with SABC.

“I know Jali very well because I played with him and he is a fighter and we need such players to fight for trophies.”

Lekgwathi believes Jali could help the current squad of Pirates players to win a trophy.

“They are hungry, the coach coached me before in his first spell at Pirates and he makes a happy camp that wants to win.

“The attitude has changed. Look at a player like Happy Jele, he was relegated to the bench, but has fought his way back into the team and is doing well.

“It’s the same with Mpho Makola. Both players have been regulars at the club over the years and sometimes they tend to be in a comfort zone, but it changes immediately when a new coach comes in. Pirates have been a different team this season.”