Bafana Bafana defender shines on debut in Europe despite defeat

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/makhanya-olwethu/Io2gXoT8/"]Makhanya[/a] was given his first minutes by coach Derek McInnes following his move from [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/philadelphia-union/Szrwix67/"]Philadelphia Union[/a] and won praise for an assured display, picked out as among Rangers’ best players on the day. [/p][p]The 22-year-old played 90 minutes and was assured at the back, despite his side conceding twice as their tough start to the new campaign continues.[/p][embed guid="d32b78b8-4993-47df-91c9-bee2c4fc5ada" url="https://x.com/RayMaboya/status/2086513763373535467?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p]He received overall praise from fans on social media for his performance, and will hope to get another run in a crucial UEFA Champions League clash for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/rangers/8vAWQXNS/"]Rangers[/a] at home to Polish side [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/jagiellonia/lIDaZJTc/"]Jagiellonia[/a] on Wednesday. They trail 2-1 from the first leg. [/p][p]Makhanya moved to Rangers for a reported transfer fee of €3.6 million with Union retaining rights with sell-on clauses. [/p]