SpotlightDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 19 Sept 2026
Makhanya: Old Firm noise beats the Azteca
Rangers' centre-back says Ibrox shook harder than a World Cup opener in Mexico City.
O. Makhanya
player
Age
22
Position
Centre-back
Club
Rangers
Old Firm debut
3-0 win over Celtic
What happened. Olwethu Makhanya said Rangers' Old Firm derby produced the craziest atmosphere he has experienced, ranking it above the Azteca on a World Cup opening night. He impressed on his Old Firm debut in a 3-0 win over Celtic and now faces a trip to Parkhead on Sunday.
- He was on the bench at the Azteca for South Africa's World Cup opener
- He felt the Ibrox ground vibrating when Rangers scored
- He says the league cup win gives Rangers confidence for Sunday
“I have never been involved in a crazier atmosphere in football”
— Olwethu Makhanya
Rangers visit Celtic Park on Sunday, where 60,000 home fans will be out for revenge.
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