
Ivory Coast forward Salomon Kalou combined professional football and education as he received his University degree in Business administration Saturday.
The 35-year-old was awarded the degree in Lyon, France after completing the 3-year studies.
Kalou joined Brazilian topflight club Botafogo on 9th July 2020 from Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin where he spent 6 seasons.
Born in Oumé, Cote d’Ivoire, Kalou like his older brother Bonaventure, began his career in local club Mimosas before moving to Europe where he signed for Feyenoord in 2003.
He’s best remembered for his spell at Chelsea where he won the Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield and UEFA Champions League.
He made his international debut for Cote d’Ivoire in 2007 and has scored 28 goals in 97 appearances.
In 2015 he helped Cote d’Ivoire win their second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title.
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