Nothando Vilakazi

Nothando "Vivo" Vilakazi (born 28 October 1988) is a South African soccer player who plays as a defender for TS Galaxy Queens and the South Africa women's national team.

Early life Nothando Vilakazi was born in Middelburg, South Africa, on 28 October 1988. At the age of 17, she started playing in the Sasol League for the Highlanders team.

Career Vilakazi played for Palace Super Falcons, having previously played for Moroka Swallows. In footballing circles, she is nicknamed "Vivo".

International career Vilakazi was called up for the first time by the South Africa women's national football team against Ghana in 2007 but did not play. Vilakazi was part of the team which were runners up in the 2012 African Women's Championship. She played in all six of South Africa's games at the 2016 tournament.

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 6 July 2011 Gwanzura, Harare, Zimbabwe 1–1 5–1 2011 COSAFA Women's Championship