About Vusi Lamola
Born 1950. Vusi Lamola is a South African association football player.
Vusi "Computer" Lamola (born 13 March 1950) 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.
International career Lamola represented South Africa in 1977 versus Rhodesia.
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Vusi Lamola was born on 19 March 1950 in Soweto.
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Vusi Lamola is an association football player.
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Vusi Lamola is South African.
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