Noxolo Cesane
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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(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
UWC 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- |
UWC Ladies | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019– | South Africa | 40 | (4) |
Medal record | |||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 June 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 July 2023 (prior the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup) | |||
Noxolo Cesane (born 11 October 2000) is a South African
Personal life
Cesane has a twin sister, Sinoxolo Cesane.[2]
Early life
Cesane was born in 2000 in Cape Town, South Africa,[3] and grew up in Gugulethu.[4] Cesane grew up playing football with boys[5] before joining girls' club Cape Town Roses with her twin sister Sinoxolo, both rising to the club's senior team by age 12.[4]
College career
Cesane spent four years at the University of the Western Cape, where she played in the SAFA Women's League.[6][7]
Club career
After participating in the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Cesane drew interest from French club Stade de Reims.[4] In September 2022, she signed a one-year contract with the club to play in France's top-flight Division 1 Féminine.[6][8]
In February 2023, seeking more playing time, she signed for Mexican side Tigres.[9][10]
International career
In 2019, Cesane played her first match for the South Africa women's national soccer team.[11] Cesane was part of the South African team that won the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations.[12]
Style of play
Cesane mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for her skill.[13]
Career statistics
International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 18 February 2023 | Miracle Sport Complex, Alanya, Turkey |  Uzbekistan |
3–0 | 3–0 | 2023 Turkish Women's Cup |
Honours
South Africa
References
- ^ "'We Are Blazing A Trail'". Soccer Laduma.
- ^ Malepa, Tiisetso. "Sinoxolo Cesane the latest twin in Banyana camp". City Press. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "¿Quién es Noxolo Cesane, flamante refuerzo de Tigres Femenil?". soyreferee.com. 2 February 2023.
- ^ a b c Hendricks, Joshua (2022). "Talented winger takes off to France". Blue and Gold. No. 9. University of the Western Cape.
- ^ "Rising star Noxolo Cesane: From 'balling with boys, to ushering in new successful Banyana era". news24.com.
- ^ a b "Banyana Wafcon star to join top French side". SABC Sport. 9 September 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "¿Quién es Noxolo Cesane?". Once Diario.
- ^ "Llego al mejor club - Noxolo Cesane". laprensa.mx.
- ^ Kganyago, Lethabo (2 February 2023). "Cesane To Follow Seoposenwe To Mexico". iDiski Times. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Banyana star welcomes Cesane to Mexico's top-flight league". sundayworld.co.za. 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Banyana Banyana star Noxolo Cesane finds new home abroad". thesouthafrican.com. 10 September 2022.
- ^ "Noxolo Cesane, une championne d'Afrique". lunion.fr. 9 September 2022.
- ^ "Noxolo Cesane adds Mexican flavour to Banyana Banyana". news24.com.
- ^ "Magaia brace hands South Africa first TotalEnergies WAFCON trophy". CAF. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
External links
- Noxolo Cesane at Liga MX Femenil (archive) (in Spanish)
- Noxolo Cesane at Soccerway
- Noxolo Cesane at FBref.com
- Noxolo Cesane at Global Sports Archive
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