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Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya admits that he considered a loan move away from the club due to lack of game time. Makhanya, who is now pleased that he stuck out his waiting period, joined Union from Stellenbosch FC in 2023 and is only featuring for the side’s first team...

The latest edition of iDiski Times is now available, and this week, Lethabo Kganyago speaks to Philadelphia Union’s South African defender Olwethu Makhanya. Rob Delport chatted to the Betway Premiership’s longest-serving coach, Stellenbosch Head Coach Steve Barker as the team prepares to take on Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup...

Bradley Carnell began his tenure at Philadelphia Union with a victory against Orlando City in a six-goal thriller, with Olwethu Makhanya also making his debut. It has been over two months since Carnell was appointed the new head coach of Philadelphia Union, succeeding Jim Curtin. The South African mentor achieved a...

South Africa youth international Olwethu Makhanya could be in line for a breakout season in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Philadelphia Union. The 20-year-old joined Union from Stellenbosch FC in a reported R8-million transfer but struggled to break into the senior set-up since. ALSO READ: Makhanya Earns Praise After Stellar Showing...

South Africa youth international defender Olwethu Makhanya has earned praise for his display as he steered Philadelphia Union II into the Eastern Conference finals. Makhanya, 20, has yet to make his first team debut in Major League Soccer for Philadelphia Union since his lucrative R8.5-million transfer from Stellenbosch. ALSO READ: Makhanya...

Sharing a pitch with record breaking Ballon D’or winner Lionel Messi was one of the things that Olwethu Makhanya was looking forward to when he moved to the MLS to join Philadelphia Union. Makhanya told IDiski Times then about how he has always admired the Argentine growing up. In the...

Former Stellenbosch FC defender Olwethu Makhanya has revealed why he has been in contact with countryman Cassius Mailula after his move to the MLS. The two youngsters moved to the MLS to join Union and Toronto FC respectively in 2022 having enjoyed good seasons in the DStv Premiership with Mamelodi...

In this week’s edition, we bring you interviews from AFCON in the Ivory Coast!  Velile Mnyandu is at the AFCON and chatted with Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns star Aubrey Modiba. Lorenz Köhler is also at the AFCON and he spoke to Bafana and Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa.  Meanwhile, Lethabo...

Bradley Carnell and Njabulo Blom have written history with St. Louis City after qualifying for the Major League Soccer Cup in their inaugural season, while Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored a brace for Minnesota United. St. Louis City are still leading the Western Conference of the MLS following a 0-0 draw with...

Olwethu Makhanya says it’s unbelievable that he will be playing in the same league as the global icon Lionel Messi. Makhanya, 19, completed a three-year move to Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer (MLS) recently, the same league Messi’s Inter Miami competes in. The six time Ballon D’or winner...