On April 18, 2026, Morocco released three supporters from Senegal after they served a three-month sentence for their role in violence during the Africa Cup of Nations final held in Rabat, according to a report by Softfootball.
This incident is linked to one of the most debated finals in recent times. Although Senegal originally won the match 1–0, the Confederation of African Football subsequently reversed the outcome, granting a 3–0 victory and the championship to Morocco after disciplinary actions were taken.
As reported by a French journalist known as Regards Croises on his X handle, the supporters had been in custody since the final on January 18 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where confrontations erupted, including pitch invasions and projectiles being thrown. They faced charges of hooliganism and related offenses.
Croises commented in French:
3 supporters sénégalais 🇸🇳 condamnés pour violence ont été libérés ce jour au Maroc 🇲🇦 ▶️ Pour rappel, ils étaient en détention depuis la fameuse attaque des supporters sénégalais au stade 🏟️ Moulay Abdellah de Rabat lors de la finale de la #CAN2025
This was translated into English as:
3 Senegalese supporters 🇸🇳 convicted of violence have been released today in Morocco 🇲🇦 ▶️ For reminder, they had been in detention since the infamous attack by Senegalese supporters at the 🏟️ Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat during the final of the #CAN2025
After their release from Al Arjat 2 prison, the supporters were taken to a police station prior to their release, where they received a warm welcome from representatives of the Senegalese embassy. One supporter reportedly expressed gratitude, stating, “long live Morocco.”
