Claude Kalisa
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[]
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[]
Kalisa's father was killed during the Civil War in his home country of Rwanda.[2]
Clubs[]
- 1996–1997:
Rayon Sport - 1998–1999:
Yanbian Century - 1999–2001: Rayon Sport
- 2001–2007:
Sint-Truiden
References[]
- ^ 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[]
- Claude Kalisa at National-Football-Teams.com
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- 1977 births
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- Rwandan footballers
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