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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Zacharia Vusi Lamola | ||
| Date of birth | 19 March 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Soweto, South Africa | ||
| Position(s) | 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 | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| SA Black XI | |||
| 1977 | South Africa | ||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 May 2012 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 May 2012 | |||
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.[citation needed]
He joined Edmonton Drillers in 1980. He played 7 NASL matches and had two assists wearing jersey number 18.[2]
International career edit
Lamola represented South Africa in 1977 versus Rhodesia.[3]
References edit
- ^ http://soccerladuma.mobi/campaigns/view_player/1/21467 [dead link]
- ^ "NASL-". www.nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ "Andries Maseko - A South African Football Legend". www.soccerladuma.co.za. 13 March 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2018.