TransferBBC SportUnverified source· 30 Jul 2026
Rangers land South African defender Makhanya
The 22-year-old centre-back joins from Philadelphia Union for an undisclosed fee.
O. Makhanya
player
Player
Olwethu Makhanya
Position
Centre-back
From
Philadelphia Union
To
Rangers
What happened. Rangers completed the signing of South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya from Philadelphia Union for an undisclosed fee, making him their eighth summer addition.
- Makhanya, 22, played 53 times for Philadelphia Union.
- He was in South Africa's 2026 World Cup squad but did not play.
- Rangers boss Derek McInnes praised his athleticism and potential.
“I can't even explain how I am feeling right now, it is honestly a big honour.”
— Olwethu Makhanya
Makhanya aims to adapt to Scottish football after starting his career at Stellenbosch.
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