Orlando Pirates’ Karim Kimvuidi joins FC Ashdod on loan

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Orlando Pirates midfielder Karim Kimvuidi has been loaned to Israeli club FC Ashdod for the season.
The deal includes an option for FC Ashdod to make the move permanent.
This comes after Kimvuidi struggled to secure a regular place in the Buccaneers’ starting line-up.

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that midfielder Karim Kimvuidi has completed a season-long loan move to Israeli Premier League side FC Ashdod.

The deal includes an option to make the transfer permanent at the end of the term.

The 23-year-old Congolese international’s departure comes after a season where he struggled to cement a regular place in the Buccaneers’ starting line-up.

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Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm the departure of Karim Kimvuidi, who joins FC Ashdod on a season-long loan deal with the option to buy at the end of the term.

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Signed from Maritzburg United in 2023, Kimvuidi made a total of 15 appearances across all competitions last season, with only eight of those coming in the league.

While he showed flashes of his talent, including a man-of-the-match performance against Golden Arrows, he was unable to find consistent form under manager Jose Riveiro.

The move abroad will offer Kimvuidi a fresh start and the opportunity for more game time.