A Moroccan court has summoned the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to appear as civil parties in the ongoing trial of 18 football supporters. The fans were arrested following incidents after a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo in September 2025.
The trial, which has been proceeding in a Casablanca court, relates to charges including violence against public officials. The court's decision to formally call upon CAF and the FRMF introduces the football governing bodies directly into the legal proceedings. The plaintiffs' lawyer, Me Abdellah Kabou, confirmed the summons, stating it aims to establish the responsibilities of the institutions in the context of the match and the subsequent arrests.
This development adds a significant institutional dimension to the case, which has been closely followed by sports and human rights observers in Morocco. The court is expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the post-match events and the roles of various parties involved. No verdict has been reached in the trial against the 18 individuals as of April 2026.
