Mbekezeli Mbokazi & Olwethu Makhanya make South Africa's 2026 World Cup roster
Chicago Fire FC defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya have made South Africa's final roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Player Details
Name
Olwethu MakhanyaDate of Birth
4.30.2004 (22)Birthplace
Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South AfricaPosition
DefenderFootedness
RightRoster Category
SeniorPlayer Category
International, U22 Initiative
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Career Summary
2023 (Philadelphia Union II):Â In 2023, Makhanya made five appearances (five starts) for Union II in league play. In 450 minutes, Makhanya had three shot attempts with two on target. He joined Union II in July from Stellenbosch Fc in South Africa.