African friendlies against Argentina often marred by chaos and disorganization
Smaller African teams generally rely on agencies to manage their away fixtures and don't necessarily make any profit from the games.
African football teams, Benin and Burkina Faso, journeyed to Argentina for friendlies against Argentine football superstars, including Lionel Messi. The trip was riddled with difficulties – days-long travel, no hot water, substandard training facilities, and no revenue sharing. Burkina Faso, despite the hardships, faced a 7-0 defeat to Messi's Argentina. The African federations and Argentine organization have been criticized for their handling of the fixture.
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