CAN 2025: Senegal condemns Morocco’s harsh sentences after final

The sporting diplomatic climate is growing tense between Senegal and Morocco. The day after the verdict delivered by the Rabat court, Senegal’s football governing body remains furious. Bacary Cissé, president of the FSF’s communications committee, described the ruling as “incomprehensibly severe,” arguing that similar incidents in Moroccan stadiums rarely result in such sanctions.

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Moroccan justice showed no leniency during this trial for “hooliganism” (violence against law enforcement, property damage and invading the pitch):

• 9 supporters: 1 year in prison without parole + 5,000 dirhams fine.

• 6 supporters: 6 months in prison without parole + 2,000 dirhams fine.

• 3 supporters: 3 months in prison without parole + 1,000 dirhams fine.

For the defense, the feeling of injustice is total. The lawyer denounces an attempt to make Senegalese supporters examples after a chaotic final marked by a disputed penalty awarded to Morocco and a goal disallowed for Senegal.

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“ This decision raises questions. Clashes occur every weekend in Morocco without leading to such sanctions. The treatment of these supporters therefore appears disproportionate.” — Bacary Cissé, FSF.