Claude Kalisa (born 6 March 1977 in Muyira[1]) is a Rwandan former professional football defender. Along with teammate Désiré Mbonabucya, Kalisa formed the backbone of the Rwandan national team that participated in the 2004 African Nations Cup.
Career edit
Kalisa began playing professional football in China with Yanbian Century, and spent the last six seasons of his career in Belgium with K. Sint-Truidense V.V. He retired due to a knee injury in 2007.[2]
Personal edit
Kalisa's father was killed during the Civil War in his home country of Rwanda.[2]
Clubs edit
- 1996–1997:
Rayon Sport - 1998–1999:
Yanbian Century - 1999–2001: Rayon Sport
- 2001–2007:
Sint-Truiden
References edit
- ^ Eurosport profile
- ^ a b "Claude Kalisa (ex-STVV) volgende week aan de slag in kistenmakerij" (in Dutch). Het Nieuwsblad. 25 January 2007. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
External links edit
- Claude Kalisa at National-Football-Teams.com
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