An appeals court in Marrakech, Morocco, has upheld prison sentences for 18 Senegalese football supporters convicted for their involvement in violent incidents following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The court confirmed the verdicts on Monday, April 13, 2026, according to reports from Agence France-Presse (AFP).
The fans were originally sentenced to prison terms ranging from three months to one year for charges including violence against public officials and property damage. The disturbances occurred after Senegal lost the final match to Algeria at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in July 2025.
Moroccan authorities had arrested dozens of individuals in the immediate aftermath of the final. The confirmed sentences for these 18 individuals conclude a major legal proceeding stemming from the tournament, which Morocco hosted. The court's decision underscores the legal consequences for disorder at major sporting events.
