Morocco has released three Senegal supporters on Saturday 18th April 2026, after they completed a three-month prison sentence for their involvement in violence during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, Softfootball reports.
The incident remains tied to one of the most controversial finals in recent history. While Senegal initially won 1–0, the Confederation of African Football later overturned the result, awarding a 3–0 victory and the title to Morocco national football team after disciplinary proceedings.
According to reports by a French journalist named Regards Croises on his X handle, The fans had been detained since the January 18 final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where clashes broke out involving pitch invasions, projectiles, and damage to facilities. They were charged with hooliganism and related 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 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
Following their release from Al Arjat 2 prison, the trio were taken to a police station before being freed, where they were welcomed by members of the Senegalese embassy. One of the supporters reportedly expressed appreciation, saying “long live Morocco.”
