Makhanya expects Rangers to improve despite six straight wins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Rangers defender Olwethu Makhanya expressed confidence that the team can improve their performance after winning six consecutive matches. The team recently secured back-to-back derby victories against Celtic in the League Cup and Premiership and has conceded only one goal during this stretch. However, Makhanya emphasized the need for more clinical finishing, as four of the wins were by a single goal. The team has had the highest number of shots in the Premiership but possesses the lowest conversion rate. Makhanya also highlighted the team's dedication and unity as they prepare for the challenges ahead.
- •Rangers have won six consecutive matches under coach Derek McInnes.
- •Makhanya joined Rangers this summer from Philadelphia Union.
- •The team has conceded just one goal during their winning run.
- •They have the highest shots total in the Premiership with a 5.6% conversion rate.
- •Rangers secured back-to-back derby wins against Celtic.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — 'More to come' - Makhanya backs Rangers to become ruthless
"Defender Olwethu Makhanya has warned there's more to come from resurgent Rangers once they learn to be clinical. The Ibrox side have recovered from a poor start to Derek McInnes' reign by winning six straight games, including rare back-to-back derby wins over Celtic in the League Cup and Premiership respectively. McInnes' men have conceded just one goal during their winning run, but four of the victories have been a single goal.
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