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Ibrox View: Rangers ace has been paid just about the biggest compliment players in his position can get

Olwethu Makhanya has taken the Scottish Premiership by storm at Rangers. The South Africa international has caught the attention of fans and rivals with his per

By Aheed Abrar · Ibrox News

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:10 AM

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Olwethu Makhanya earned comparison to Paolo Maldini from teammate Thapelo Maseko after winning Player of the Month.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes was also named Scottish Premiership Manager of the Month for September.
Rangers signed Makhanya from Philadelphia Union for approximately £3 million in the previous transfer window.

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Rangers defender Olwethu Makhanya was named the Scottish Premiership Player of the Month for September, while manager Derek McInnes earned Manager of the Month honors. Following the announcement on Instagram, South Africa teammate Thapelo Maseko praised the 22-year-old center-back by comparing him to Italian legend Paolo Maldini.

Makhanya joined Rangers from Philadelphia Union for approximately £3 million in the previous transfer window. The center-back has helped the team achieve four clean sheets in six league appearances, contributing to a five-game winning streak in the Scottish Premiership.

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