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.

Vusi Lamola
Personal information
Full name Zacharia Vusi Lamola
Date of birth (1950-03-19) 19 March 1950 (age 74)
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
*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

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Lamola represented South Africa in 1977 versus Rhodesia.[3]

References

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  1. ^ http://soccerladuma.mobi/campaigns/view_player/1/21467 [dead link]
  2. ^ "NASL-". www.nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Andries Maseko - A South African Football Legend". www.soccerladuma.co.za. 13 March 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2018.