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.
She was part of the national team when they won their maiden continental title at the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. 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. She was selected in the tournament Best XI.
Personal life Cesane has a twin sister, Sinoxolo Cesane.
Early life Cesane was born in 2000 in Cape Town, South Africa, and grew up in Gugulethu. Cesane grew up playing football with boys before joining girls' club Cape Town Roses with her twin sister Sinoxolo, both rising to the club's senior team by age 12.
College career Cesane spent four years at the University of the Western Cape, where she played in the SAFA Women's League.
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. In September 2022, she signed a one-year contract with the club to play in France's top-flight Division 1 Féminine.
Tigres UNAL In February 2023, seeking more playing time, she signed for Liga MX Femenil side Tigres.
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.
Eastern Flames In September 2024, she signed for Saudi Women's Premier League side Eastern Flames.
International career In 2019, Cesane played her first match for the South Africa women's national soccer team. Cesane was part of the South African team that won the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 5 August 2019 Wolfson Stadium, KwaZakele, South Africa 2–1 3–1 2019 COSAFA Women's Championship 2. 28 September 2021 Wolfson Stadium, KwaZakele, South Africa 2–0 2–1 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship 3. 20 October 2021 Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique 6–0 7–0 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification 4. 18 February 2023 Miracle Sport Complex, Alanya, Turkey 3–0 3–0 2023 Turkish Women's Cup 5. 4 June 2024 Stade Lat-Dior, Thiès, Senegal 2–0 2–0 Friendly 6. 2 December 2025 Adrar Stadium, Agadir, Morocco 2–0 2–0
Style of play Cesane mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for her skill.
Honours University of the Western Cape
COSAFA Women's Champions League: 2024
South Africa
Women's Africa Cup of Nations: 2022
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