Noxolo Cesane

Noxolo Cesane (born 11 October 2000) is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for SAFA Women's League club UWC Ladies and the South Africa women's national team.

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
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.

In February 2023, seeking more playing time, she signed for Mexican side Tigres.

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 Africa Cup of Nations.

Style of play
Cesane mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for her skill.

Honours
South Africa


 * Women's Africa Cup of Nations: 2022