Claude Kalisa

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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: Rwanda Rayon Sport
  • 1998–1999: China Yanbian Century
  • 1999–2001: Rwanda Rayon Sport
  • 2001–2007: Belgium Sint-Truiden

References[]

  1. ^ Eurosport profile
  2. ^ a b "Claude Kalisa (ex-STVV) volgende week aan de slag in kistenmakerij" (in Dutch). Het Nieuwsblad. 25 January 2007. Retrieved 10 June 2019.

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