Senegal national team captain Kalidou Koulibaly has sent his match-worn shirt to Lyèce Mouri, a Senegalese fan currently imprisoned in Morocco for showing support for Senegal during a football match. The gesture was confirmed by Mouri's family on social media on June 13, 2026.
Mouri was arrested in Casablanca in March 2026 after celebrating a Senegal goal against Morocco during an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. He was charged with 'undermining public order' and sentenced to one month in prison, but remains detained pending appeal.
Koulibaly, who plays for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, said in a statement: 'I wanted to show solidarity with a fan who only expressed his love for his country. Football should unite, not divide.' The shirt was delivered via the Senegalese consulate in Casablanca.
Human rights groups have called for Mouri's release, arguing his detention violates freedom of expression. The Senegalese government has also raised the case with Moroccan authorities. As of June 14, 2026, Mouri remains in custody.
