Amirou Amadou, the 24-year-old defender of Babelsberg 03, has been invited to the upcoming training camp of the Benin national team. This call-up could be a historic opportunity for Amadou to play in the friendly match against Argentina, the last international game of Lionel Messi. This international match will take place on October 6, 2023, at the Monumental Stadium.
Amadou's Background and Presence in the Benin National Team
Amadou, who holds both Beninese and German citizenship, joined Babelsberg 03 this summer and plays in the fourth tier of German football. Previously, he was a member of Dynamo Berlin and made his first international appearance for Benin in June 2023, where he also managed to score a goal.
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Gernot Rohr, the head coach of the Benin national team, has included Amadou in the new roster. Benin will first face Burkina Faso on September 25 and then Mauritania on September 29 in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. After these matches, Benin will travel to South America to face Argentina.
A Historic Moment for Lionel Messi
The match against Benin is an exceptional opportunity for Amirou Amadou, as it will mark Lionel Messi's last appearance for the Argentina national team. The Argentine Football Association has confirmed that Messi, Rodrigo De Paul, and Giovani Lo Celso will be added to the national team for this match. Messi, who announced his retirement from international football at the end of August 2023, will don the Argentina national team jersey once again for this historic game.
In response to his call-up to the Benin national team, Amadou said, “I am very excited and naturally feel proud because of this invitation.” Playing against one of the greatest players in football history could be the most important match of his professional career.
The match between Argentina and Benin will be the first official encounter between these two teams at the national level. This match is significant not only for Amadou but also for football fans in Europe and Africa, as it provides an opportunity to witness the last game of one of football's greatest stars.
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