# Argentina Friendlies Expose African Football Challenges

> African teams face poor conditions and financial losses in Argentina friendlies.
- Title: Argentina Friendlies Expose African Football Challenges
- Summary: African teams face poor conditions and financial losses in Argentina friendlies. Benin and Burkina Faso suffered logistical failures and financial losses…
- Keywords: benin, burkina faso, argentina, messi, african football, friendlies, financial loss, news, politics, world, Expose, African
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/sports/argentina-friendlies-prove-to-be-no-fairy-tale-for-african-footballers.phtml
- Published: 2026-10-08T16:55:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: benin, burkina faso, argentina, messi, african football, friendlies, financial loss, news, politics, world
## African Teams Arrive in Argentina
Benin and Burkina Faso flew to Buenos Aires for friendlies against Argentina including Messi's last game.
## Poor Organisations
The delegation reported shambles: delayed flights, no hot water, and training facilities not up to scratch.
## Financial Losses
African football associations received no profits from matches generating millions in revenue and TV rights.
## Burkina's Travel Chaos
Burkina's team stranded in Morocco after flight cancellation, leading to a 7-0 loss to Argentina.
## Burkina's Threats
Burkina's military ruler threatened significant decisions to remedy football's sorry state.
## Financial Concerns
Argentina's football association faces financial issues and a money-laundering probe while African teams lose revenue.
## Key takeaway

Benin and Burkina Faso suffered logistical failures and financial losses during Argentina friendlies with Messi.