CAN 2025 final: heavy sentences handed down to Senegalese supporters

CAN 2025: 18 Senegalese fans hit with severe penalties

AFCON 19 February 2026 at 18:29

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CAN 2025 final: heavy sentences handed down to Senegalese supporters

Moroccan justice has delivered its final verdict following the incidents that took place on the sidelines of the CAN 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal. Eighteen Senegalese supporters have been found guilty of assault and sentenced by the High Court of Rabat to prison terms without suspension.

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In a statement circulated by judicial authorities, it was specified: "The High Court of Rabat has sentenced 18 Senegalese supporters for acts of aggression. Nine were sentenced to one year in prison and a $500 fine each. Six received six-month prison sentences and $200 fines each. Three were handed three-month prison terms and $120 fines each."

This ruling brings to a close a tense episode that had cast a shadow over the conclusion of the continental tournament.

🚨 Morocco update: The High Court of Rabat has sentenced 18 Senegalese supporters over assault incidents.

• 9 get 1 year + $500 fine each.
• 6 get 6 months + $200 each.
• 3 get 3 months + $120 each.#AFCON2025 #AFCONwithMicky pic.twitter.com/1vMx6Wty2k
— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) February 19, 2026

🇲🇦🇸🇳 The Moroccan prosecutor's office sought up to two years in prison for 18 Senegalese supporters prosecuted for hooliganism following the incidents during the CAN final.
According to the public prosecutor, they "deliberately sought to disrupt the smooth running of the match"… pic.twitter.com/qbOY7u8oDO
— Brut Afrique (@BrutAfrique) February 19, 2026