Argentina’s king of football once again failed to inspire to inspire his team in a friendly game against the underdogs Venezuela away in Madrid. Messi was returning home for international duty for the first time after a clash with France during the quarters of the world cup in Russia.
Messi’s side lost 3-1 despite his excellent display in a familiar stadium, Venezuela’s goals came from Salomon Rondon, John Murillo and Joseph Martinez. while Argentina’s lone goal was scored by Lautaro Martinez.
Messi had taken a break from International football and returned to captain his side in Athletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano stadium
In Prince louis Rwagasore stadium in Bujumbura on saturday, Gabon was stunned by little known Burundi after a the match ended 1-1 pushing Gabon to finish 3rd.
Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang failed to inspire his side to the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Cameroon , instead stoke city skipper Saido Berahino played an assist that was scored by Cedric Amissi in the 76thminute it was a deserved goal to book the ticket for Burundi in the much awaited tournament in Cameroon. Burundi has qualified for the first time in history.
In Tanzania Taifa Stars will have to beat Uganda for them to qualify for the tournament. Tanzania needs is trailing behind Uganda with one point behind Cape Verde who will host Lesotho tonight.
Tanzania will be the fourth country from East Africa to qualify should they win at home to Uganda. Already Kenya, Uganda, and Burundi have booked a slot in Cameroon.
