 He coached Ndola Lime FC in 1984–86 and then moved to town-mates Vitafoam United but left after the 1987 season when they were relegated from the top league when they lost their last league game at home to champions Kabwe Warriors.Kalambo left to join Township Rollers of Botswana in 1989, where he won the Gilbeys Cup and the Independence Cup.He then moved to Blue Diamonds 1992 and stayed there until 1996 after which he switched over to Botswana Meat Commission the following year.