Claude Kalisa Explained

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.

Clubs

• 1996–1997: Rayon Sport
• 1998–1999: Yanbian Century
• 1999–2001: Rayon Sport
• 2001–2007: Sint-Truiden

Notes and References

1. https://www.eurosport.com/football/claude-kalisa_prs193694/person.shtml Eurosport profile
2. News: Het Nieuwsblad. Claude Kalisa (ex-STVV) volgende week aan de slag in kistenmakerij. nl. 25 January 2007. 10 June 2019.