On Saturday, three Senegalese supporters were released from a Moroccan prison after serving a three-month sentence for their involvement in the violence that broke out during the AFCON final in Rabat.
One of them told the AFP: “Dima Maroc, dima Maghrib” (+long live Morocco+ in Moroccan dialect).
In the same case, 15 other Senegalese fans are still serving sentences ranging from six months to one year.
On the night of the final in Rabat, the referee awarded a penalty to Morocco in the closing moments of the match, shortly after disallowing a goal for Senegal.
Outraged by the decision, several Senegalese players left the field, and the final descended into chaos and confusion. Some Senegalese fans attempted to invade the pitch and threw projectiles.
The Senegalese players eventually returned to the field; Moroccan striker Brahim Diaz missed his penalty, and Senegal went on to win 1-0 thanks to a goal by Pape Gueye during extra time.
Following the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision on March 17 to award the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco by forfeit, Senegal has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
