Gernot Rohr to Request Favor from Messi at Farewell Match
Gernot Rohr, the head coach of the Benin national football team, has expressed his intention to ask Lionel Messi for a personal favor when they meet at the farewell international friendly on October 6 in Buenos Aires. This match, held at El Monumental stadium, will be Messi's last appearance in front of his home supporters.
The Argentina Football Federation (AFA) selected the Cheetahs of Benin as the opponents for this significant occasion. Rohr previously faced Messi during the 2018 FIFA World Cup when he managed Nigeria, which lost 2-1 to Argentina in the group stage.
Rohr has held onto a memento from that match and missed the opportunity to get Messi's autograph on his jersey. Ahead of this historic fixture, Benin will also participate in AFCON 2027 qualifying matches against Burkina Faso and Mauritania in September, allowing Rohr to prepare his squad for both events.
He considers it an honor for his team to be Messi's final international opponent, viewing the match as a celebration of Messi's illustrious career.
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