A Moroccan appeals court has confirmed the prison sentences for 18 Senegalese football fans arrested in Rabat in 2024. The supporters were detained following incidents during a CAF Champions League match between AS FAR and Senegal's Génération Foot.
The court upheld the initial verdicts, with sentences ranging from one to three months in prison. According to reports, some of the convicted individuals are scheduled for release on Saturday, April 19, 2026, having served their terms.
The arrests occurred after clashes and alleged acts of vandalism in the Moroccan capital. The case has drawn attention from human rights groups and diplomatic channels, highlighting tensions surrounding the treatment of foreign football supporters.
Authorities have maintained that the legal proceedings followed due process. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges in managing security and fan behavior at international sporting events in the region.
