Career
He took temporary charge of the Namibian national football team in June 2015 following the resignation of Ricardo Mannetti. Nicknamed The Magnet, He played from 1991–1997 with Blue Waters of the Namibia Premier League and from 1997–2005 with Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa. He also played internationally with Namibia from 1992–1999.
On 17 August 2010, Kanalelo become the new head coach of Tura Magic Football Club who play in the Southern Stream First Division.
In November 2010 he became manager of Tigers. In July 2011 he returned to South Africa to be goalkeeper coach at Maritzburg United.
On 18 June 2015, it was announced that he would lead the Namibian national team on a temporary basis.