Morocco’s King pardons Senegal fans convicted on hooliganism charges

18 Senegal fans were sentenced in April to terms of three months to a year on hooliganism ‌charges

Morocco’s pardon for the Senegal supporters was granted for “human considerations” ahead of Eid Al Adha

May 23, 2026 22:10

RABAT: King Mohammed ‌VI of Morocco has pardoned the Senegal supporters convicted of hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations soccer final, which his country hosted earlier this year, the royal palace said on Saturday.