Vusi Lamola
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Zacharia Vusi Lamola | ||
| Date of birth | 19 March 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Soweto, South Africa | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Germiston City | |||
| Orlando Preston Brothers | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1971–1980 | Kaizer Chiefs | 246 | (99) |
| 1980 | Edmonton Drillers | 7 | (0) |
| 1980–? | Makwane Computer Stars | ||
| National team‡ | |||
| SA Black XI | |||
| 1977 | South Africa | ||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 May 2012. | |||
Vusi "Computer" Lamola (born 13 March 1950) [1] in Johannesburg, Gauteng is a retired South African association football player who played in South Africa for Orlando Preston Brothers, Germiston City and Kaizer Chiefs.
He was nicknamed "Computer" during the 1973 Life Cup final against Orlando Pirates when he replaced Ace Ntsoelengoe in the 80th minute. Trailing 2-0 he set up two goals to send the game to extra time and setup five more to win 7-3. He was named "Computer" for his vision and fast thinking.
He joined Edmonton Drillers in 1980. He played 7 NASL matches and had two assists wearing jersey number 18.[2]
International career
Lamola represented South Africa in 1977 versus Rhodesia.[3]
References
- ↑ http://soccerladuma.mobi/campaigns/view_player/1/21467
- ↑ http://www.nasljerseys.com/Players/L/Lamola.Zaccaria.htm
- ↑ http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/articles/categories/south-africa/andries-maseko-a-south-african-football-legend/156038