He was part of Zambia's team at their first ever CAN outing at Egypt 1974 and played in the group phase match against Uganda which Zambia won 1–0, making a vital block of a goal-bound shot and helped Zambia qualify to the semi-finals. Afterwards, Kalambo said Buselic gave him the starting berth because he knew the Ugandans as he had played them during his time with Zambia Schools.