Moroccan media outlets reported, on Friday, the beginning of court proceedings against 18 Senegalese football fans in connection with crowd disturbances that erupted during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The incidents occurred in the final minutes of the extra time at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, following the referee’s decision to award a penalty in favor of Morocco.
The call triggered heightened tension inside the stadium, which escalated into clashes between sections of Senegalese supporters and Moroccan security forces tasked with maintaining order.
According to the Moroccan news site Hespress, those facing trial include 18 Senegalese fans and one Algerian supporter.
The defendants have been charged with offenses related to rioting and disrupting public order.
The Rabat Primary Court has postponed the hearing until January 29 to complete legal procedures and to hear arguments from the defense.
The trial session was marked by a heavy security presence, reflecting the sensitivity of the case and its wider implications.
Defense lawyers requested the provisional release of their clients, proposing guarantees such as fixed addresses and the confiscation of passports to ensure their attendance at future hearings.
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