Messi and Argentina football team to join Angola’s 50th independence anniversary

Lionel Messi and the world champion Argentina football team are expected to be special guests in Angola this week, as the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of its independence from Portugal.

An exhibition game between Angola’s national team and Argentina will be held on Friday at Luanda’s 11 November Stadium, which is named after the country’s independence day.

The Angolan football federation reportedly spent $13 million to…