Cameroon will take on Uganda in an international friendly on June 6 in Marrakech, Morocco, as part of their build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The fixture was confirmed on Monday, May 13, by Uganda’s head coach Paul Put.
With the countdown to the World Cup qualifiers underway, the Indomitable Lions are using the friendly to fine-tune their preparations under new head coach Marc Brys.
The neutral ground in Marrakech—often used by both teams for training camps—will once again serve as the stage for this key preparatory encounter.
Uganda, eager to make strides under newly appointed coach Paul Put, will view the match as a crucial benchmark.
“We need serious matches to gauge our progress. Cameroon is a great footballing nation, and this match will be revealing,” Put told reporters as he unveiled his team’s early summer agenda.
The friendly presents Cameroon with a vital opportunity to experiment with tactical setups and assess squad depth.
Following a disappointing campaign at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Lions are under pressure to reassert themselves on the continental and global stage.
Coach Marc Brys, who took over earlier this year, will use the Uganda clash to evaluate his team’s cohesion, fitness levels, and individual performances ahead of the crucial qualifying fixtures.
With the match falling just days before the start of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, it will also serve as a full-scale dress rehearsal for both teams.
For Cameroon, it’s a moment to test potential starters, identify combinations, and build the momentum needed to secure a strong start in their qualification group.
For Uganda, it is a rare opportunity to test themselves against a heavyweight opponent and gain valuable experience under competitive conditions.
While neither federation has released full squad lists for the match, anticipation is already building around the selection decisions Marc Brys will make.
He is expected to blend experience with emerging talent in a bid to strike the right balance as Cameroon eyes a return to the World Cup.
The fixture in Morocco will mark the latest chapter in a growing football relationship between the two nations, who have often used neutral venues like Marrakech for training and friendly encounters.
Both teams will be eager to leave a strong impression as their respective roads to 2026 begin to take shape.
