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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...