Morocco FA cancels June friendlies amid Ebola outbreak concerns

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has confirmed the cancellation of several international friendly matches scheduled for the June FIFA window, following growing health concerns linked to the potential spread of Ebola in parts of Africa.

The decision comes as a precautionary measure aimed at protecting the safety and wellbeing of players, officials, match staff, and delegations involved in the affected fixtures. According to the federation, the move was taken after consultations on regional health risks and the potential implications for international sporting events.

Several African national teams had been set to travel to Morocco for a series of preparatory matches as part of their build-up to upcoming competitive fixtures. However, the fixtures have now been called off indefinitely.

The cancellations affect a full slate of planned friendlies involving multiple national sides, disrupting preparations for teams that were hoping to use the June international window to fine-tune squads and test tactical systems.

The decision highlights the increasing caution being taken by football authorities across the continent amid health alerts, with organisers prioritising preventive measures over sporting commitments.

While no official timetable has been provided for the rescheduling of the matches, the Moroccan federation is expected to continue monitoring the situation closely in coordination with relevant health authorities and football stakeholders.

The cancellations are likely to have a knock-on effect on the involved national teams, many of which had planned to use the fixtures as part of their final preparations ahead of competitive international engagements.

For now, attention shifts to how federations across Africa will adjust their preparation schedules in response to the disruption, with player safety taking precedence over international match calendars.

Cancelled fixtures include:

Burundi vs Equatorial Guinea

Tanzania vs Uganda

Comoros vs Rwanda

Uganda vs Madagascar

Comoros vs Equatorial Guinea

Rwanda vs Tanzania