Orlando Pirates have reportedly parted ways with Congolese midfielder Karim Kimvuidi in the past few days.
The 23-year-old former Maritzburg United star made a surprise appearance for Israeli Premier League side FC Ashdod over the weekend, while still listed on the Buccaneers squad for the 2025/26 season.
Kimvuidi was heavily linked with a move to JS Kabylie of Algeria but it seemed that did not materialise and the Congolese instead moved to Israel. Orlando Pirates are yet to announce his departure and perhaps he could be on loan to Israel.
New Bucs coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has admitted that he would like to trim his squad down to manage it better. Having lost his first league match as Pirates coach, the Moroccan will start feeling the heat.
Speaking of pressure, one man who is under pressure is former Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro. The 49-year-old Spaniard left the Sea Robbers to join Al Ahly but his time in Egypt has not been smooth sailing.
“We could have lost the match, but we drew. I know the draw doesn’t please Al Ahly fans,” Riveiro said following Red opening league draw..
“I will not comment on Egyptian media — you have full freedom to analyse and comment, but I will not comment on the media here,” he added.
Ex-Orlando Pirates coach grilled in Egypt
The Spaniard was asked why he did not play Achraf Dari in his team, but he maintained that he only chose a team that’s good enough to win.
“Why didn’t you ask me about El Shenawy not playing? I have great respect for Al Ahly’s culture, which is about winning only,” Riveiro said.
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