Noxolo Cesane
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 Cesane with South Africa | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 October 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Guguletu, Cape Town, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2018 | Cape Town Roses | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2022 | University of the Western Cape | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022 | Stade de Reims | 7 | (0) |
| 2023 | Tigres UANL | 6 | (0) |
| 2023-2024 | University of the Western Cape | ||
| 2024 | Eastern Flames | ||
| 2025- | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019– | South Africa | 40 | (4) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 6 June 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 20 July 2023 (prior the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup) | |||
Noxolo Cesane (born 11 October 2000) is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for SAFA Women's League club Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and the South Africa women's national team.[1]
She was part of the national team when they won their maiden continental title at the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.[2] Cesane was part of the University of the Western Cape team when they became the first university to win the COSAFA Women's Champions League and qualify for the CAF Women's Champions League.[3] She was selected in the tournament Best XI.[4]
Cesane has a twin sister, Sinoxolo Cesane.[5]
Early life
College career
Cesane spent four years at the University of the Western Cape, where she played in the SAFA Women's League.[9][10]
Club career
Stade de Reims
After participating in the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Cesane drew interest from French club Stade de Reims.[7] In September 2022, she signed a one-year contract with the club to play in France's top-flight Division 1 Féminine.[9][11]
Tigres UNAL
In February 2023, seeking more playing time, she signed for Liga MX Femenil side Tigres.[12][13]
University of the Western Cape
In August 2024 she was part of the team that won the 2024 COSAFA Women's Champions League. Cesane was selected for the Group Stage Best XI as well as the overall tournament Best XI.[4]
Eastern Flames
In September 2024, she signed for Saudi Women's Premier League side Eastern Flames.[14]
International career
In 2019, Cesane played her first match for the South Africa women's national soccer team.[15] Cesane was part of the South African team that won the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.[16]
International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5 August 2019 | Wolfson Stadium, KwaZakele, South Africa |  Madagascar | 2–1 | 3–1 | 2019 COSAFA Women's Championship |
| 2. | 18 February 2023 | Miracle Sport Complex, Alanya, Turkey |  Uzbekistan | 3–0 | 3–0 | 2023 Turkish Women's Cup |
| 3. | 4 June 2024 | Stade Lat-Dior, Thiès, Senegal |  Senegal | 2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
| 4. | 2 December 2025 | Adrar Stadium, Agadir, Morocco |  Morocco | 2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
Style of play
Cesane mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for her skill.[17]
