Super Eagles striker, Terem Moffi, was missing in action, since Rennes defeated Nice 2-0 in the game Ligue 1 on Saturday.
The Nigerian international has made four appearances and has not yet scored a goal this season for Nice.
The host took the lead in the 16th minute thanks to a well -taken strike of Kalimúe.
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Kalimiento grabbed his orthopedic device in the 80th minute to take the game beyond Nice’s reach.
The victory means that Rennes sits 11 in 41 points, while Nice remains 4th in 57 points in the classification of the League League 1.