Argentinian media: When traveling to Angola to play a friendly match, the Argentine national team needs to receive multiple vaccinations to prevent diseases

According to Argentine media Tyc Sports, the Argentine national team led by Scaloni will have to comply with strict health measures for the friendly match to be held in Luanda, the capital of Angola, on November 14. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory, but health authorities also recommend up to seven vaccinations to protect against various diseases.

Before heading to Africa, the Argentine national team needs to go to the hospital first. The November 14 friendly against Angola requires players called up by Scaloni to take a series of preventive vaccinations to avoid diseases common in the region. In addition to the mandatory yellow fever vaccine, the health department also recommends six vaccines, including polio, hepatitis A, typhoid, cholera, meningitis, and coccal meningitis. In addition, there are optional vaccines for hepatitis B, tetanus, diphtheria, malaria and rabies.

The first to complete the vaccination requirements was Lo Celso. He was vaccinated in Spain and therefore missed Real Betis's last training session before the Copa del Rey game. In the coming days, other drafted players will undergo the same medical procedure to facilitate their entry into the African country.

This friendly match with Angola will be the only game for the Argentina national team during the November international break. It will be held in Luanda on November 14, and the specific kick-off time is to be determined. Unlike in the past, the team will prepare briefly in Spain before heading to Africa.

The choice of Angola as the opponent sparked discussion among some fans, because Argentina will face the 87th-ranked team in the world, while other South American teams such as Brazil and Bolivia have chosen stronger opponents such as Senegal, Tunisia, Japan or South Korea. Despite the weak opposition, the coaching staff's focus will be on logistics and adapting to the African environment, a less common challenge for the World Cup-winning team.