Moroccan king pardons Senegalese fans jailed over chaotic Africa Cup final
Morocco's king has pardoned 18 Senegalese soccer fans who were jailed for hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations final. The fans were sentenced for offenses including damaging facilities and violence at the event. This royal pardon was granted on humanitarian grounds and in recognition of the friendly ties between Morocco and Senegal.
- ▪The Senegalese fans were jailed for their actions during the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final.
- ▪King Mohammed VI granted the pardon in light of the Eid al-Adha holiday.
- ▪The final match saw Senegalese fans attempting to storm the field, leading to significant unrest.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onMoroccan king pardons Senegalese fans jailed over chaotic Africa Cup finalMorocco’s king has granted an official pardon to Senegalese soccer fans jailed over hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations finalByAKRAM OUBACHIR Associated PressMay 23, 2026, 3:52 PM1:12FILE - Morocco's King Mohammed VI arrives at the Elysee Palace to meet France's President Francois Hollande in Paris, May 2, 2017.
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