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Senegal Decry Imprisonment of Fans After Afcon Clashes

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Senegal\'s prime minister says it is \"regrettable\" that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.
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DACAR: Senegalese Prime Minister Osman Sonkou, Tuesday, expressed regret at the prison sentence handed down by a Moroccan court against 18 convicted Senegalese fans for breaking into the field during the African Cup of Nations Football Final. The fans were detained in Morocco after the final of the continental competition on 18 January, which culminated in Senegal's 1-0 title after the extension of [...].

The Moroccan embassy in Senegal has called for moderation and respect for local laws following the sentence handed down against 18 Senegalese fans involved in the riots during the African Cup of Nations (CAN) final. Moroccan diplomatic representation has stressed that, despite some reactions on social networks, there are no grounds for concern for the Moroccan community residing in the country, according to the Yabiladi media.

(wiwsport) - After the condemnation of Senegalese supporters in Morocco, it is now time for questions and démarches. Between legal remedies, consular assistance and possible diplomatic discussions, several avenues are envisaged to try to find a way out of this delicate situation. wiwsport.com This article was originally published on wiwsport: site n°1 of the sports news of Senegal (wiwsport.com).Source article: Live: Sentenced in Morocco, what s…

The fate of the 18 Senegalese supporters arrested after the final of CAN 2025 continues to mobilize attention, between judicial decisions and diplomatic hopes. On Thursday, the Rabat High Court handed down its verdict, condemning the supporters to prison terms accompanied by fines, a decision that revived the debate on a possible outcome by royal means. Nine supporters received one year's imprisonment and a fine of $500 each. Six others were sen…

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senenews.com broke the news in on Monday, February 23, 2026.
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