Four Senegalese football supporters detained in Morocco following incidents during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) quarter-final have been released from prison. The men were held at Al Arjat 2 prison near Rabat. Their release marks the end of the judicial proceedings against them, which stemmed from clashes reported after Senegal's victory over Morocco in the tournament.
Despite this development, the broader sporting and diplomatic dispute between the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations remains active. The Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, contesting the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) handling of the post-match incidents and subsequent sanctions.
The CAS has confirmed it is processing the case, but no final ruling has been issued as of April 2026. The proceedings involve complex legal arguments concerning security protocols and disciplinary measures during international tournaments.
The 2025 CAN, hosted by Morocco, was marred by several incidents of fan violence, with the quarter-final match being a focal point. The release of the detained supporters closes one chapter, but the unresolved appeal ensures the episode continues to affect football relations in the region.
