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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...

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...

Newly signed Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya has opened up about the approaches from Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns before he signed with the Major League Soccer (MLS) side. Makhanya, 19, moved from Stellenbosch FC to the American side on a three year deal with an option to renew for...

Olwethu Makhanya has revealed he wants to call Njabulo Blom before his move to the Major League Soccer to ask for some advice. Makhanya, 19, signed a three-year deal with MLS side Philadelphia Union last week becoming the fourth South African player to join the league following Blom (St....

In this week’s edition, we bring you interviews with two young defenders who are hot property and possibly the future of Bafana Bafana - Olwethu Makhanya and Rushwin Dortley! Lethabo Kganyago spoke to Philadelphia Union-bound Makhanya, the breakout star from Stellenbosch FC, who chose the MLS over Mamelodi Sundowns...

Former Stellenbosch FC defender Olwethu Makhanya has revealed why he opted to move to Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union over joining Mamelodi Sundowns. On Tuesday, the MLS side unveiled Makhanya as new signing, confirming he penned a deal until 2025, with an option until 2027. The KwaZulu-Natal-born player was promoted...

Stellenbosch FC defender Olwethu Makhany has completed a move to Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union. Makhanya, 19, follows the likes of Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Njabulo Blom, while Mamelodi Sundowns are also "in talks" with a MLS club believed to be Toronto over Cassius Mailula. Just minutes after Makhanya bid farewell...