The appeal trial for 18 Senegalese football supporters, convicted for their involvement in violent incidents following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Morocco, opened on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Rabat Court of Appeal. The defendants continue to deny the charges against them.
The group was initially sentenced in late 2025 to prison terms ranging from six months to one year, along with fines and a ban from entering Morocco for five years. They were found guilty of charges including violence against public officials, destruction of property, and participation in an armed gathering during the unrest that followed Senegal's victory in the final.
During the opening of the appeal, the public prosecutor's office reiterated its demand for the confirmation of the original sentences. The defense lawyers argued that their clients were unfairly targeted and that the violence was instigated by other parties. The court has adjourned the proceedings to a later date for the continuation of hearings and the presentation of final arguments.
