Angu Lesley Ngwa Akonwi
Football Writer,kick442.com-Cameroon
Luanda is preparing for an unforgettable football spectacle as Angola welcome World Champions Argentina on November 14, in a glamorous friendly that will headline the nation’s Independence Day celebrations,kick442.com can report.
According to reports, the Angolan Football Federation (FAF) has committed close to $10 million to secure this once-in-a-lifetime fixture — and yes, Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María, and Julián Álvarez are all expected to feature for La Albiceleste.
For the hosts, it’s more than a match — it’s a national moment of pride. The Palancas Negras, under coach Pedro Gonçalves, will look to their own stars such as Mabululu and Zito Luvumbo to test the world champions in front of a packed Estádio 11 de Novembro.
“This match will show the world that Angola has grown — not only as a football nation but as a country capable of hosting the very best,” said former Angola international Igor Nascimento. “Seeing Messi and Álvarez play in Luanda is something we could only dream about when I was playing. It’s a gift to our people.”
The duel — already billed as “Messi vs Mabululu” — promises to be one of the most anticipated friendlies ever played on African soil. Beyond the spectacle, it signals a growing shift as Africa becomes an increasingly attractive stage for high-profile international matches.
Next month, Côte d’Ivoire will face Germany, while Brazil are set to lock horns with Senegal — fixtures that underline the continent’s rising appeal to football’s elite.
“These games are more than sport — they’re cultural moments,” added Nascimento. “When a team like Argentina comes here, it inspires the next generation of Angolan players. That’s priceless.”
As Independence Day draws closer, excitement is building from Luanda to Lubango. The world champions are coming, and Angola is ready to shine under the brightest lights.
Luanda, brace yourselves — Messi, Álvarez, and the stars of Argentina are coming to town.
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