Senegal criticizes jail terms for fans after Morocco match
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has condemned the prison sentences given to 18 Senegalese football fans in Morocco. The supporters were convicted for their involvement in a pitch invasion after an international match. Ousmane Sonko expressed disappointment over how the situation was handled, stating it could affect the relationship between Morocco and Senegal. He also mentioned the possibility of using a bilateral agreement to transfer the convicted fans.
Match highlights
- A Moroccan court sentenced 18 Senegalese football supporters to jail for a pitch invasion during an international match last month.
- The sentences range from three months to one year in jail, with fines up to $545.
- Ousmane Sonko criticized Morocco's handling of the case, saying it does not honor the countries' friendship.
- Senegal won the CAN final 1–0 in Rabat after a chaotic match where supporters tried to storm the pitch.
- Ousmane Sonko said Senegal had done all it could to secure the release of the supporters.
