Webster Lichaba
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 October 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Soweto, South Africa | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1969–1971 | White City Lucky Brothers | ||
| 1971–1973 | Mzimhlophe Callies | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1973–1980 | Orlando Pirates | ||
| 1979–1981 | Atlanta Chiefs | 93 | (4) |
| 1979–1981 | Atlanta Chiefs (indoor) | 8 | (1) |
| 1984–1991 | Jomo Cosmos | ||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Webster "City Late" Lichaba (born 8 October 1954)[1] is a retired South African football (soccer) midfielder who played for Orlando Pirates, Atlanta Chiefs and Jomo Cosmos.
Youth Career
Born in Mzimhlophe, he lived a street away from Ryder Mofokeng. He played for White City Lucky Brothers with Mofokeng.[2]
Orlando Pirates
When he was signed from Mzimhlophe Callies at age 19, he became a teammate of Jomo Sono. He captained them and won three league titles with Pirates.[3]
Atlanta Chiefs
When he moved to America in 1980 the chairman was Ted Turner, the founder of CNN. He nearly earned 100 appearances for Chiefs.[4] He also appeared in a handful of indoor matches for the Chiefs at that time[5]
Jomo Cosmos
Lichaba was brought back to his home country by his retired former teammate Jomo Sono who had acquired a team. In the 1986 season, he set the record for the most starts in a season, 46. That feat was also achieved by Helman Mkhalele in 1993. He retired at the age of 37.[6]
After Retirement
In 2001 he became an assistant coach at Supersport United and their team manager in 2003 onwards.[7]
Personal Life
He is married to Buyi Radebe-Lichaba. He is the father of 4 girls, Nthabiseng, Neo, Tlholo as well as South African award winning singer, Lira. [8]
References
- ↑ http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2010/05/01/where-are-they-now-webster-city-late-lichaba
- ↑ http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2010/05/01/where-are-they-now-webster-city-late-lichaba
- ↑ http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2010/05/01/where-are-they-now-webster-city-late-lichaba
- ↑ http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2010/05/01/where-are-they-now-webster-city-late-lichaba
- ↑ http://www.nasljerseys.com/Rosters/Chiefs_Rosters.htm#1980
- ↑ http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2010/05/01/where-are-they-now-webster-city-late-lichaba
- ↑ http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2010/05/01/where-are-they-now-webster-city-late-lichaba
- ↑ http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2010/05/01/where-are-they-now-webster-city-late-lichaba