King Mohammed VI of Morocco has pardoned a group of Senegalese football fans who were imprisoned following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, according to official sources. The pardon, issued on May 23, 2026, comes four months after the match, which took place on January 11, 2025, in Rabat.
The fans had been detained for their involvement in disturbances after the final, where Senegal lost to Morocco. Reports from Moroccan state media indicate that the pardon was granted on humanitarian grounds, following diplomatic discussions between Morocco and Senegal.
Senegalese authorities welcomed the decision, with President Macky Sall thanking King Mohammed VI for the gesture. The exact number of fans pardoned has not been officially confirmed, but local sources suggest it involves several dozen individuals.
This event highlights the strong bilateral ties between Morocco and Senegal, as both nations continue to cooperate on regional and cultural matters.
