Fifteen Senegalese football supporters, who were pardoned by King Mohammed VI of Morocco, have returned to Dakar, Senegal, on May 23, 2026. The fans had been detained in Morocco following an incident during a football match between Morocco and Senegal.
The royal pardon was announced on May 22, 2026, after a phone call between King Mohammed VI and Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The Senegalese embassy in Rabat confirmed the release and facilitated their return.
The supporters were greeted by family and officials upon arrival at Blaise Diagne International Airport. The Senegalese government expressed gratitude to the Moroccan monarchy for the gesture, which was seen as a sign of the strong bilateral relations between the two countries.
