Career
Lig club Adanaspor. He is not related to former Enyimba teammate Henry Uche nor fellow Nigeria international and India-based midfielder Kalu Uche. In 2007, he was named as “Most Valuable Player” in the Nigerian Premier League after joining Enyimba from second-level team Bussdor United F.C. He however struggled with injuries the next few years. After a failed transfer attempt to Botola team Wydad Casablanca in February 2012, he rejoined Enyimba.
He moved to Turkish second-tier team Çaykur Rizespor in August 2012, and had a goal and assist in his debut.
In January 2014, Uche Kalu joined Adanaspor on a loan deal. In January 2015, Kalu went on trial with Kazakhstan Premier League side Football Club Tobol, singing a year-long contract with the club on 6 February 2015.
Kalu returned to Adanaspor in January 2016, signing a 1.5-year contract. His regained form saw him called up by Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi in 2012.
He made his senior debut in the Eagles" 0-0 tie against Angola in January 2012.
He scored his first goal in a friendly later that year against Egypt.
