AFCON Final Unrest: Algerian and Senegalese Fans Sentenced to 3-12 Months in Prison

The Rabat court has issued effective prison sentences ranging from 3 to 12 months against an Algerian fan and 17 Senegalese fans, totaling 18 individuals. They were found guilty of involvement in acts of rioting and violence during the Africa Cup of Nations final, "Morocco 2025."

The sentences for the 18 fans varied due to the different charges leveled against them, which included using violence against security forces, damaging sports equipment, storming the pitch, and throwing projectiles.

Previously, the Public Prosecution at the Rabat Court of First Instance, represented by the Deputy King's Prosecutor, had requested the court to convict the Senegalese fans and the Algerian fan on the charges attributed to them, following the acts of rioting and violence during the Africa Cup of Nations final.

The defense team has announced its intention to appeal the sentences issued against the defendants.