Man of the Match Karim Kimvuidi reveals how he plans to cement place in Orlando Pirates' starting line-up after benefiting from Relebohile Mofokeng absence ahead of Kaizer Chiefs clash - 'It was tough'

Orlando Pirates attacker Karim Kimvuidi played for the Soweto giants in the 2-1 Premier Soccer League win over Golden Arrows on Tuesday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

It was the first time the 23-year-old was featuring in a competitive game for Bucs since February 2025, when he was involved in the Nedbank Cup game against Baroka.

His display was so exceptional that he ended up getting the Man-of-the-Match Award.

Coach Jose Riveiro opted to rest his key attackers, Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota, ahead of the Nedbank Cup final against Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Kimvuidi'd display will definitely give him another option as he aims at winning the Cup for the third time in a row.

The attacker plans to work hard to cement his place team in order to get regular game time.

"First, I want to thank the (technical) staff, it's been a long time. Today, they gave me another chance to show up," the Congolese said after the game.

"My teammates helped me. It was a tough game, as you saw. Golden Arrows have a good team.

It was tough, we tried our best until the end to collect all three points because the three points are important," Kimvuidi added.

"I haven't played a lot, but it's about the team. I am happy to get the Man of the Match.

"I need to try [harder], step by step, again and again. It's fine that I am Man of the Match, but what is important is the win for the team," he concluded.

As Riveiro prepares his troops for the Soweto derby, Amakhosi hope to cause an upset in their bid to end the decade-long trophy drought.

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