FAF President in Argentina to Finalize Historic Friendly Against World Champions

The President of the Angolan Football Federation (FAF), Fernando Alves Simões, is currently in Buenos Aires to finalize arrangements for a highly anticipated international friendly between Angola’s Palancas Negras and reigning world champions Argentina.

Simões is set to meet with Claudio Fabián Tapia, President of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), on Wednesday. The meeting will focus on finalizing logistical and protocol details for the match, which is expected to mark a major moment in Angolan football.

According to Jornal de Angola, Simões expressed confidence that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure global football icon Lionel Messi will be among the Argentine stars visiting Angola.