Uganda vs Madagascar: Put's Second June Test and Why This One Is the More Important
International Friendly | June 8, 2026 | Marrakech, Morocco | Kick-off TBC EAT
Three days after Tanzania, Uganda face Madagascar in Marrakech on June 8. On the surface this looks like the easier of the two games. Madagascar are ranked below Uganda. There is no derby emotion attached. But for Paul Put, this is actually the game he can learn the most from, because it is the one where his fringe players and younger squad members get their clearest extended look against a competitive African opponent.
Madagascar are not a team to underestimate. They reached the quarter-finals of AFCON 2019, beating DR Congo, Guinea, and Nigeria along the way before losing to Tunisia. The core of that squad remains intact: defensively organised, tactically disciplined, willing to frustrate.
What Put Needs From the Uganda Camp in Morocco
Put arrived in Morocco with one clear mission. By the time the squad leaves after the Madagascar game, he needs three or four player selection questions answered that the start of the qualifying campaign in September cannot answer. The Group H draw, Tunisia, Libya, Botswana, means Uganda open the qualifiers against Botswana, which is their most comfortable opener. But the Tunisia game requires Put to know exactly who can handle the pressure of a World Cup team coming at you in an AFCON qualifier.
The players who perform in both the Tanzania and Madagascar games are the ones who deserve to be in that Tunisia game plan. The forward position is the key question. Uganda's scoring record has been the consistent weakness under Put.
Our Prediction and Tips
Uganda win this one 2-0. Madagascar are well organised but Uganda have the quality to break them down at this level. A clean sheet with two goals from different scorers would be the ideal outcome from Put's perspective.
Back Uganda to win and keep a clean sheet as the main market. The odds should be around 2.00 or slightly below, which is fair value for a disciplined Uganda side against Madagascar in a low-pressure environment.
Tips at a Glance
| Our Tip | Selection | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda vs Madagascar | Uganda to win | Odds 1.65 at SportyBet. |
| Uganda vs Madagascar | Uganda clean sheet | Odds 2.00 at Betway. |
| Uganda vs Madagascar | Total goals over 1.5 | Odds 1.60 at 1xBet. |
| Uganda vs Madagascar | Uganda to win 2-0 | Odds 4.50 at SportyBet. |
| Uganda vs Madagascar | Both teams to score - No | Odds 1.90 at Betway. |
Odds 1.65 at SportyBet.
Odds 2.00 at Betway.
Odds 1.60 at 1xBet.
Odds 4.50 at SportyBet.
Odds 1.90 at Betway.
Odds from licensed operators in your country.
| Operator | Uganda Win | Madagascar Win | BTTS | Min Deposit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1.65 | 5.00 | n/a | UGX 2,000 | Get Bonus |
 | 1.70 | 4.80 | n/a | UGX 2,000 | Get Bonus |
 | 1.60 | 5.20 | n/a | UGX 2,000 | Get Bonus |
Odds are indicative and subject to change. Always check the operator site before placing. 18+ only. Please bet responsibly.
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