Kalusha Bwalya
Zambian footballer
Zambia
Wing half
Kalusha Bwalya: profile
Kalusha Bwalya (born 16 August 1963 in Mufulira, Zambia) is a former Zambian footballer who played as a wing half.
Bwalya made the step into senior football with Mufulira Wanderers F.C. in 1980. He played for 10 clubs in 5 countries between 1980 and 2000. The busiest spell of his career was at PSV Eindhoven (1989–1994): 101 appearances and 25 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 327 appearances and 83 goals.
At international level, Bwalya represented Zambia (1983–2004), earning 87 caps and scoring 39 goals. Our match database lists 19 of his international goals; the first came against Uganda on 29 July 1984 (World Cup Qualification).
Mufulira has produced 20 footballers in our database, including Christopher Katongo, Felix Katongo and David Chabala.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1983 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 1984 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 1980–2000 (21 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Zambia, Belgium, Netherlands, Mexico and United Arab Emirates
- Club goals per game
- 0.25 (83 in 327)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 67% of Zambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Correcaminos UAT (2000)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ismaïl Aissati, Raouf Bouzaiene and George Ilenikhena (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–1985 | Mufulira Wanderers F.C. |
Zambia Nationa Division One | – | – |
| 1985–1989 |  Cercle Brugge K.S.V. |
Belgian Pro League | 95 | 30 |
| 1989–1994 | PSV Eindhoven | Eredivisie | 101 | 25 |
| 1994–1997 |  Club América |
Liga MX | 88 | 21 |
| 1997 | Club Necaxa |
Liga MX | 17 | 1 |
| 1998 | Club León |
Liga MX | 13 | 1 |
| 1998 |  Al-Wahda S.C.C. |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 1999 | Atlético Irapuato |
Ascenso MX | – | – |
| 1999 | Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz |
Liga MX | – | – |
| 2000 | Correcaminos UAT |
Ascenso MX | 13 | 5 |
| Total | 327 | 83 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–2004 | Zambia |
Senior | 87 | 39 |
International goals (19)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 Jul 1984 | Zambia 3–0 Uganda | 89 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 8 Mar 1986 | Cameroon 3–2 Zambia | 77 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 22 Jan 1989 | Zambia 4–2 DR Congo | 75 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 25 Jun 1989 | Zambia 2–1 Morocco | 87 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 13 Jan 1992 | Egypt 0–1 Zambia | 61 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 16 Jan 1993 | Tanzania 1–3 Zambia | 5 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 20 Jan 1993 | Zambia 4–0 Namibia | 79 | World Cup Qualification |
| 8 | 27 Feb 1993 | Zambia 3–1 Madagascar | 65 | World Cup Qualification |
| 9 | 4 Jul 1993 | Zambia 2–1 Morocco | 60 | World Cup Qualification |
| 10 | 26 Sep 1993 | Zambia 4–0 Senegal | 85 | World Cup Qualification |
| 11 | 6 Apr 1994 | Zambia 4–0 Mali | 47 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 12 | 20 Jan 1996 | Burkina Faso 1–5 Zambia | 24 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 13 | 20 Jan 1996 | Burkina Faso 1–5 Zambia | 35 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 14 | 24 Jan 1996 | Sierra Leone 0–4 Zambia | 2 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 15 | 24 Jan 1996 | Sierra Leone 0–4 Zambia | 9 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 16 | 24 Jan 1996 | Sierra Leone 0–4 Zambia | 84 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 17 | 17 Feb 1998 | Zambia 3–1 Mozambique | 43 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 18 | 1 Feb 2000 | Zambia 2–2 Senegal | 87 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 19 | 4 Sep 2004 | Zambia 1–0 Liberia | 90 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kalusha Bwalya?
Kalusha Bwalya was born on 16 August 1963, which makes him 63 years old.
Where was Kalusha Bwalya born?
Kalusha Bwalya was born in Mufulira, Zambia.
Which national team does Kalusha Bwalya play for?
Kalusha Bwalya played international football for Zambia. He has 87 caps and 39 goals on record.
Which clubs has Kalusha Bwalya played for?
Kalusha Bwalya's recorded clubs are Mufulira Wanderers F.C., Cercle Brugge K.S.V., PSV Eindhoven, Club América, Club Necaxa, Club León, Al-Wahda S.C.C., Atlético Irapuato, Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz and Correcaminos UAT.
How tall is Kalusha Bwalya?
Kalusha Bwalya is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Kalusha Bwalya play?
Kalusha Bwalya played as a wing half.