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King Mohammed VI, Senegalese football supporters, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Morocco, Senegal
May 24, 2026
Verified: May 24, 2026
"Senegalese fans jailed after the January AFCON final in Morocco have been pardoned by King Mohammed VI. The pardon was granted on humanitarian grounds for the Eid al-Adha holiday. The incident involved pitch invasions and violence, leading to prison sentences for 18 supporters. The event has strained diplomatic relations between Senegal and Morocco."