Senegal international Idrissa Gueye expressed relief and gratitude after 11 Senegalese football fans were released from detention in Cameroon. The supporters had been arrested during the Africa Cup of Nations in January 2024.
Gueye, a midfielder for Everton at the time, posted a heartfelt message on social media thanking the Senegalese and Cameroonian authorities for their efforts. 'I am deeply moved by the release of our compatriots. Thank you to everyone who worked for their freedom,' he wrote.
The fans were detained following clashes at a match between Senegal and Cameroon. Their release was secured after diplomatic negotiations between the two countries. No further details on the conditions of their detention were immediately available.
