 In 1984, he joined Ndola Lime FC as player-coach and stayed with the team for two seasons after which he quit playing to concentrate on coaching.Kalambo first played for Zambia Schools from 1971 to 1973 before making his debut in a World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia on 15 April 1973 when he replaced Ackim Musenge in midfield.When left-back Edward Musonda was shown a red-card, coach Ante Buselic delegated Kalambo to cover the left-back position.