Olwethu Makhanya

“I believe this team has the qualities to go far in the tournament.”

“So, you need to stay focused at all times and not get intimidated.”

“They are also going to play mental games and try to get into your head by saying certain things.”

“They fight for every ball. They are not overly physical, but they battle for the smallest things”

“The fans and the opponents fight for everything from the start,”

“So, I would say there are a lot of things to expect”

“Playing in the MLS has also given me an opportunity to compete against teams from Mexico in the Concacaf competitions.”

“I hope he understands how grateful I am for the opportunity he gave me and my family to showcase my journey”

“I had only been with him for about a season and a half, but I learned a lot from him – as a coach and as a person.”

“Coach Bradley is a really good coach,”

“So, when it finally happened, I was filled with pride and gratitude.”

“There was a time when it came, and there were challenges.”

“There was a time when I thought it would come, and it didn’t.”

“I was very excited when I got the message. I wasn’t shocked, but it still came as a surprise”

“I didn’t get the call directly from coach Hugo Broos, I think it was from Bra V.”

“Since then, things have just been coming together for me.”

“I started in the reserve team, and then I got my first team opportunity. I grabbed it with both hands.”

“I got there, I was away from home for the first time, and I went through some stuff. But it’s been a great journey”

“When I left the country to go to the US, I was very young”