Olwethu Makhanya’s rise: From Stellenbosch to taking on Lionel Messi in MLS
By Lunga Biyela | Published 10h ago
Former Stellenbosch FC defender Olwethu Makhanya has caught global attention after standing his ground against football icon Lionel Messi during a Major League Soccer match. The 20-year-old South African, now with Philadelphia Union, has been steadily building his career in America under the guidance of former Bafana Bafana star Bradley Carnell.