Orlando Pirates loanee shines in Israel

On-loan Bucs star impresses abroadPhoto: Karim Kimvuidi Orlando Pirates loanee Karim Kimvuidi was on the scoresheet as his team, FC Ashdod, were thumped 5-2 by Kiryat Shmona in the Ligat Ha'Al.The 23-...

Orlando Pirates loanee shines in Israel
Orlando Pirates loanee shines in Israel

On-loan Bucs star impresses abroad

Photo: Karim Kimvuidi

Orlando Pirates loanee Karim Kimvuidi was on the scoresheet as his team, FC Ashdod, were thumped 5-2 by Kiryat Shmona in the Ligat Ha'Al.

The 23-year-old utility player signed for the Israeli Premier League outfit on a season-long loan in August 2025.

Ashdod have an option to make Kimvuidi's stay permanent as they retain a club option of three years, provided the Congolese forward continues to impress.

The former DR Congo U23 international has scored three goals and laid a solitary assist in 13 matches across all competitions in Israel.

Meanwhile, Kimvuidi's team is on a nine-game winless run in the league and sit 11th in the 14-team championship.

Ashdod look set to play the relegation play-offs contested by the last eight teams in the league and they face bottom-placed Maccabi Bnei Reineh on Saturday, 17 January.

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