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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of striker Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana on a two-year deal with a further one-year option on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The 1.94m-tall forward, 24, hails from Burundi and is the eighth player recruited by Amakhosi in the current transfer window that closes on 31 August.<\/p>\n

He joins Kamohelo Mahlatsi, Zitha Kwinika, George Matlou, Dillon Solomons, Ashley du Preez, Yusuf Maart and Siyethemba Sithebe as new faces under the stewardship of head coach Arthur Zwane.<\/p>\n

“Bimenyimana was born in Bujumbura in 1997. His exceptional football talent has seen him play in a variety of countries,” the club revealed in a statement.<\/p>\n

“The tall forward began his club football at Vital’O in Burundi back in 2016 before moving on to Rayong Sport in Rwanda.<\/p>\n

“He also played Club football in countries such as Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Kazakhstan. His last Club was FC Kaysar Kyzylorda, who compete in the Kazakhstan topflight.<\/p>\n

“He is the second Burundian to play for Chiefs after Valery Nahayo, who was with Amakhosi between 2008 and 2011.”<\/p>\n

Bimenyimana has quietly trained with Amakhosi for three weeks during pre-season before returning to Burundi.<\/p>\n

Having been unveiled at the club’s headquarters, Naturena, the striker will only be available as soon as all his necessary papers are completed.<\/p>\n

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