A Moroccan appeals court has ordered a retrial for 18 Senegalese football supporters convicted in connection with incidents following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The Court of Appeal in Rabat made the decision on Monday, April 13, 2026, to reopen the appeal process.
The convictions stem from events that occurred in the aftermath of the AFCON 2025 final, which was hosted by Morocco. Details of the specific charges and the original sentences were not immediately available from verified sources following the court's latest decision.
Legal proceedings have been ongoing since the tournament concluded. The court's ruling to restart the appeal suggests a reassessment of the initial verdicts or procedural aspects of the case.
The case has drawn attention to the handling of fan-related incidents during major international sporting events in the region. Further developments are expected as the retrial proceeds.
