Morocco has launched three Senegal supporters on Saturday 18th April 2026, after they accomplished a three-month jail sentence for his or her involvement in violence throughout the Africa Cup of Nations last in Rabat, Softfootball studies.
The incident stays tied to some of the controversial finals in current historical past. Whereas Senegal initially received 1–0, the Confederation of African Soccer later overturned the consequence, awarding a 3–0 victory and the title to Morocco nationwide soccer staff after disciplinary proceedings.
In response to studies by a French journalist named Regards Croises on his X deal with, The followers had been detained because the January 18 last on the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, the place clashes broke out involving pitch invasions, projectiles, and injury to amenities. They have been charged with hooliganism and associated offences.
Croises posted 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
Which was translated in English:
3 Senegalese supporters 🇸🇳 convicted of violence have been launched in the present day in Morocco 🇲🇦 ▶️ For reminder, that they had been in detention because the notorious assault by Senegalese supporters on the 🏟️ Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat throughout the last of the #CAN2025
Following their launch from Al Arjat 2 jail, the trio have been taken to a police station earlier than being freed, the place they have been welcomed by members of the Senegalese embassy. One of many supporters reportedly expressed appreciation, saying “lengthy stay Morocco.”
