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Makhanya Lives His Best Life In USA

Makhanya Lives His Best Life In USA

Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya.

Following a career-changing move to the MLS, Olwethu Makhanya is showing signs of being well settled in his new environment in Philadelphia.

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Former Stellenbosch FC defender Olwethu Makhanya seems to be assimilating well to his new life in the United States.

After making a big move to Philadelphia Union, Makhanya has shared glimpses of his new bachelor pad and shared a video of the amount of groceries he needs to sustain himself.

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Makhanya's new life in Philly

The Durban-born defender is one of five South African players in the MLS, representing Philadelphia Union and seems to be getting accustomed to his new life in a big city.

On Makhanya's IG story yesterday, he showed his followers the sheer amount of groceries it takes to fill his fridge sustain him for at least a couple of weeks.

Plenty of water bottles, pineapples and what could be oven-made foods were spotted in his fridge. The video also gave his followers a peak into his flat, which appears to be a sleek, modern-designed space.

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Apart from getting used to American food, Makhanya is embracing US streetwear style and seems to be enjoying what the city of Philly has to offer.

During an Instagram QA conducted by the 19-year-old back in August, he shared his thoughts on what he thinks about the East Coast city:

"The city is a mix of some bustling energy and laid back charm. Amazing food, nice architecture around, I'm loving it."

In the same QA, an anonymous asked Makhanya to bring home a Messi shirt, to which the youngster responded by saying:

"Respectfully, I didn't come here for Messi."

Makhanya is yet to make his MLS debut for Philly and has featured twice in the MLS Next Pro, a reserve league for the MLS itself. 

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Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya.
Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya.
Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya.
Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya.
Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya.
Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya.
Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya.
Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya.
Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya.
Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya.

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