Orlando Pirates have been busy trimming their squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, but the latest departure has caught some supporters by surprise.
Karim Kimvuidi, the 23-year-old Congolese midfielder with flashes of brilliance last season, will now spend the rest of the year at Israeli club SC Ashdod.
The move was made public by the Israeli side earlier today, even though Orlando Pirates have not issued any formal statement as yet.
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Kimvuidi’s departure comes at a time when Orlando Pirates are looking to maintain a competitive balance in midfield, with several other experienced names already moved on.
His exit officially pushes the club’s outgoing list to 16 players in this transfer period. Check out the full list below…
1. Karim Kimvuidi (loan to SC Ashdod)
2. Siphelo Baloni
3. Mohau Nkota
4. Miguel Timm
5. Zakhele Lepasa
6. Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo
7. Paseka Mako
8. Thabiso Monyane
9. Innocent Maela (early retirement)
10. Azola Tshobeni
11. Yanga Madiba (loan to Orbit College)
12. Thuso Moleleki (loan to Orbit College)
13. Monnapule Saleng (loan to Orbit College)
14. Goodman Mosele (loan to Chippa United)
15. Kabelo Kgositsile (loan to Baroka FC)
16. Abdoulaye S. Mariko (loan to Chippa United)
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