 The following season, Ndola were again in another final, this time in the Challenge Cup and a decade after his first disappointment, Kalambo struck gold as United gunned down Green Buffaloes 3–2 after extra-time in Lusaka with the odds heavily stacked against them, Harrison Bwalya setting them on their way with two goals.Eyebrows were raised when Kalambo, who was captain and player-coach of the side was substituted soon after half time but the club later clarified that he had had severe flu three days before the game but had pledged to put in some effort in the first half.At the end of the season, Kalambo was rewarded with the Footballer of the Year award.