Oumar Kalifa Pona (born 21 June 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 1 club Angers. Born in France, he is a youth international for Mali.
Club career Pona is a product of the youth academies of the French clubs Croix Blanche Angers and Angers. He first played for Angers' reserves in 2023, and on 7 March 2024 signed his first professional contract with the club unti 2027. He made his senior and professional debut with Angers in a 0–0 (6–5) penalty shootout win in the Coupe de France against Les Herbiers VF on 19 December 2025.
International career Born in France, Pona is of Malian and Guinean descent and holds dual-citizenship. He was called up to the France U19s for a set of friendlies in October 2024. He was part of the Mali U23s for the 2025 Maurice Revello Tournament.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAngers B2022–23National 210———102023–24National 2100———1002024–25National 3180———1802025–26National 3110———110Total400———400Angers2023–24Ligue 20000——002025–26Ligue 12020——40Total2020——40Career total420200000440
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