Morocco seeks jail for Senegalese fans after AFCON final chaos
Moroccan prosecutors are pushing for jail sentences of up to two years for 18 Senegalese football fans. The group has been detained since the AFCON final in Rabat, accused of hooliganism and disrupting the match. The prosecution claims the fans committed violent acts, but the defendants deny any wrongdoing. The incident has drawn attention as Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup.
Match highlights
- Moroccan prosecutors requested maximum penalties, citing deliberate disruption during the AFCON final.
- The 18 Senegalese fans have been in pre-trial detention since January 18, the day of the final where Morocco lost to Senegal 1-0.
- The prosecution referenced live television footage and stadium surveillance as evidence, along with medical reports of injuries.
- Material damage to the stadium was estimated at over 4 million Moroccan dirhams ($430,000).
- The incident occurred as Morocco is set to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
