Cork City's Jaze Kabia Signs with Leyton Orient in Record Transfer

Cork City's Jaze Kabia Leaves for Leyton Orient in Record Transfer

Cork City's Jaze Kabia has joined English League One side Leyton Orient in what is a record transfer fee for the Os. Kabia joins from Grimsby Town on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, but revealed by the club to be the biggest they've ever paid for a player.

Kabia joins on the back of a superb finish to last season with Grimsby, with the player scoring 24 goals in 57 appearances for the League Two side in 2025/26. Previously with Cobh Ramblers, Shelbourne and Cork City, he scored in the penalty shoot-out last season as Grimsby shocked Manchester United in the Carabao Cup.

Why it Matters for Cork City

The departure of Kabia will undoubtedly leave a void in the Cork City squad, and fans will be eager to see who will step up to fill the gap. With Kabia's impressive goal-scoring record, it's no surprise that Leyton Orient have snapped him up.

Cork City are currently top of the First Division, 20 points clear of Bray Wanderers, and with a recent form of 3W-0D-2L (WWWLL, most recent first), they're looking strong. Their next fixture is against Treaty United (away, 2026-08-21), and fans will be hoping for another win to keep their momentum going.

With Kabia's departure, it's clear that Cork City are looking to strengthen their squad, and fans will be eager to see who will be the next big signing. For now, it's goodbye to Jaze Kabia, and hello to a new era for Cork City.

Current Form

Cork City are currently 1st in the First Division, with 63 points from 27 games, and a recent form of WWWLL. They've scored 57 goals and conceded 23, with a +34 goal difference. Their lead at the top is 20 points clear of Bray Wanderers, and their next fixture is against Treaty United (away, 2026-08-21).

Last Result

Cork City's last result was a 3-1 win against Kerry (2026-08-07), and fans will be hoping for another win to keep their momentum going.

Next Fixture

Cork City's next fixture is against Treaty United (away, 2026-08-21), and fans will be eager to see how they perform without Kabia in the squad.

Recent Form (Last 5)

Cork City's recent form is WWWLL, with their most recent win coming against Kerry (2026-08-07). They've been in good form, and fans will be hoping for another win to keep their momentum going.