A Moroccan appeals court has confirmed the prison sentences for 18 Senegalese football fans convicted for their involvement in violent riots following a match in 2025. The court in Casablanca upheld the original verdicts on Monday, April 13, 2026.
The individuals were arrested after clashes erupted in the streets of Casablanca following a match between Wydad Athletic Club and Senegal's AS Douanes in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) on May 24, 2025. The disturbances led to significant property damage and injuries.
The confirmed sentences range from six months to one year in prison. The court also upheld fines and orders for the defendants to pay compensation for the damages caused during the riots.
This case has drawn attention to fan violence in African sports. Moroccan authorities have emphasized a strict stance against such public disorder to ensure safety during international sporting events hosted in the country.
