Webster Lichaba
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 October 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Soweto, South Africa | ||
| Position(s) | 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 | |||
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.
Born in Mzimhlophe, he lived a street away from Ryder Mofokeng. He played for White City Lucky Brothers with Mofokeng.[1]
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.[1]
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]