Morocco cancels several international friendlies amid Ebola health concerns

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has cancelled a number of international friendly matches scheduled to take place in Morocco during the June FIFA international window, following growing concerns over the potential spread of Ebola in parts of Africa.

The decision was taken as a precautionary health measure and affects several fixtures involving African national teams, particularly Rwanda and Uganda.

The federation said the move was intended to protect players, coaching staff, officials and spectators amid heightened regional health concerns.

As a result of the cancellations, a series of planned matches have been called off. These include Tanzania against Uganda scheduled for 5 June, Tanzania against Rwanda on 9 June, Uganda against Madagascar on 8 June, and Comoros against Rwanda on 6 June.

Other fixtures on the schedule remain under review, with organisers monitoring developments closely before making further decisions.

Matches still awaiting confirmation include Burundi against Equatorial Guinea on 4 June and Comoros against Equatorial Guinea on 9 June.

Morocco had been preparing to host a wide programme of international friendlies involving several African national teams as part of their preparations for upcoming continental and global competitions.

However, the evolving health situation has forced officials to reassess parts of the planned schedule.

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation said the decision forms part of a wider preventative approach carried out in coordination with relevant health and government authorities.

The aim, it said, is to avoid any possible risk linked to the movement of teams across regions affected by health alerts.

Officials added that safeguarding public health remains the priority, even as the country continues to support international football activity during FIFA windows.

Further updates are expected as the situation develops and as authorities continue to evaluate which remaining fixtures can safely proceed.