 He went to stay with his elder brother in Chingola and continued his studies at Mushishima Secondary School and played for the school team at inside-left.Chitalu returned to Kitwe and Kwacha I in 1964 and then joined the Kitwe United reserve team after being spotted by chairman Jethro Ngwane who was looking for young talent for his team.Chitalu spent much of the 1965 season in the reserves and was promoted to the first team at the end of the season, scoring on his debut against Rhokana United in United's last game of the season.