Overview
- The AFA confirmed an open training session in Elche’s Martínez Valero on Thursday before the squad flies to Luanda.
- Enzo Fernández was ruled out with bone edema, while Julián Álvarez, Nahuel Molina and Giuliano Simeone were excluded over yellow fever vaccine requirements, with Kevin Mac Allister and Emiliano Buendía called up.
- Kickoff is Friday at 13:00 Argentina time at Estádio 11 de Novembro, with live coverage on TyC Sports and Telefé and their digital platforms.
- With Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez resting, Gerónimo Rulli and Walter Benítez are set to compete for time in goal.
- Lionel Messi is confirmed to lead the attack, and young call-ups Valentín Barco, Gianluca Prestianni and Joaquín Panichelli could see first senior minutes as Angola celebrates 50 years of independence.