O. Makhanya

South Africa · Philadelphia Union

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off pitchDaily Mail FootballEstablished 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.

transferSky SportsOfficial source· 30 Jul 2026

Rangers complete £3m signing of Makhanya

Rangers have secured their eighth summer signing, South African centre-back Olwethu Makhanya.

transferBBC SportOfficial source· 30 Jul 2026

Rangers land South African defender Makhanya

The 22-year-old centre-back joins from Philadelphia Union for an undisclosed fee.

opinionThe GuardianOfficial source· 16 Sept 2026

Cavan Sullivan: The 16-Year-Old Wonderkid Lighting Up Philadelphia

Cavan Sullivan's dazzling footwork and flair have American soccer buzzing, but is the hype justified?

otherThe GuardianOfficial source· 8 Sept 2026

Cavan Sullivan: MLS's Chaotic Teen Revelation

A 16-year-old's scorpion-kick assist at 13 hints at the audacity now lighting up MLS.

Personal info

Role: Player
Position: Defender
Full name: Olwethu Makhanya
Born: 30 Apr 2004 (22)
Birthplace: Durban, South Africa
Nationality: South Africa
Current club: Philadelphia Union

Overview

Olwethu Makhanya is a South African defender who currently plays for Philadelphia Union. Born in Durban on 30 April 2004, he has previously played in South Africa. In the 2025 Major League Soccer season, he made 31 appearances and scored one goal.

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