By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali is among the players who were released by Moroka Swallows.
Jali’s agent Mike Makaab confirmed Jali is no longer part of Swallows’ playing unit, but the parties involved are contesting the decision.
The experienced midfielder joined the Dube Birds as a free agent after falling out with Mamelodi Sundowns.
The total number of players shown the door has been reported to be as many as 28.
The strike forced the Dube Birds to fail to honour their last two DStv Premiership fixtures of 2023 against Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows in December.
Swallows were charged by the Premier Soccer League for bringing the league into disrepute and fined R1m, of which R600,000 is suspended for 24 months. They also forfeited six points.
Swallows has since re-signed some of the players that were sacked as they never wanted to be part of the strike in the first place.