Two international friendly matches involving the Uganda Cranes that had been scheduled to take place in Morocco this month have been cancelled.
The Uganda Cranes were set to face Tanzania on June 5, 2026, and Madagascar on June 8, 2026, at the Stade de Marrakech during the June FIFA international window. The fixtures were intended to help the team prepare for upcoming competitive engagements.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Director of Communications Ahmed Hussein said the cancellation followed communication from authorities, through the match organizers, citing health-related concerns.
“The two international friendly matches against Tanzania and Madagascar have been cancelled due to sanitary and public health considerations as communicated by authorities through our match agents,” Hussein said.
He added that although the federation regrets the development, it respects the decision taken in the interest of safeguarding the health and well-being of players, officials, and all stakeholders involved.
Hussein further explained that player safety, team officials, and supporters remain a priority, noting that FUFA will continue engaging relevant stakeholders to explore alternative arrangements to keep the Uganda Cranes adequately prepared for upcoming assignments.
On Tuesday, May 2nd, 2026, according to Reuters Uganda confirmed six more new cases of Ebola, bringing the total confirmed in the country so far to 15.
