Ryan Ponti, the right wing-back for Rodez Aveyron Football, has been called up by the Madagascar national team for two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The matches are against Nigeria in Uyo on 25 September and Tanzania in Meknès on 29 September.
The club congratulated its player. "Le Rodez Aveyron Football congratulates Ryan on this new call-up and wishes him good luck for these two matches under his country's colours," it said. Ponti could earn his eighth and ninth caps.
This international recognition comes as Rodez handles a tough spell in the league. The team currently sits 14th in Ligue 2 with just seven points from seven games, and they will face leaders Saint-Étienne after the international break.
The most recent result, a 3-4 home defeat to Nancy, highlighted the team's defensive struggles. Their form over the last five games reads one win, one draw, and three losses. Ponti will now join the Madagascar squad, aiming to bring back confidence for Rodez's ongoing campaign, with detailed team statistics available on our stats page.
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