Rangers star Olwethu Makhanya’s ‘unbelievable’ exploits at Ibrox earn admiring glances from Man Utd hero

FORMER Manchester United star Quinton Fortune reckons his South African countryman Olwethu Makhanya's move to Rangers has been a huge success. The defender has won plenty of plaudits since after a fine start to his Ibrox career following his £3…

By Mark Walker · The Scottish Sun

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 10:24 AM

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Former Manchester United star Quinton Fortune praised Rangers defender Olwethu Makhanya for his impressive start at Ibrox.
Olwethu Makhanya joined Rangers in a £3 million permanent transfer from MLS side Philadelphia Union.
Fortune noted that Makhanya's move to European football and playing in the Old Firm derby would boost South African football.

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Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune has praised Rangers defender Olwethu Makhanya following his strong start to life at Ibrox. Makhanya completed a permanent £3 million transfer to Rangers from MLS club Philadelphia Union during the summer, earning praise from his fellow South African for stepping up to European football.

Fortune described Makhanya's move as a major step forward, highlighting his appearance in the high-pressure Old Firm derby against Celtic. He emphasized that gaining regular experience in the Scottish Premiership on a bigger European stage will ultimately benefit both the defender and South African football as a whole.

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