Webster Lichaba
South African soccer player
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Webster "City Late" Lichaba (born 6 October 1954)[1] is a retired South African football (soccer) midfielder who played for Orlando Pirates, Atlanta Chiefs and Jomo Cosmos.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 October 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Soweto, South Africa | ||
| 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 | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Youth career
Born in Mzimhlophe, he lived a street away from Ryder Mofokeng. He played for White City Lucky Brothers with Mofokeng.[1]
Orlando Pirates
Atlanta Chiefs
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.[1]
After Retirement
In 2001, he became an assistant coach at Supersport United and their team manager in 2003 onwards. He is also the junior academy's scout.[1]