Senegalese AFCON supporters return home after royal pardon
Summary
A group of Senegalese football fans who were jailed after violent incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco have returned home. They were pardoned by the Moroccan king and released on May 24, 2026.Key Facts
- The fans were arrested following chaos and violence during the AFCON final in January 2026.
- Moroccan courts sentenced them for hooliganism soon after the tournament.
- The final match was between Senegal and Morocco.
- The fans were released after the Moroccan king granted a royal pardon.
- They returned to Senegal on May 24, 2026.
- The Africa Cup of Nations is a major football competition in Africa.
- The incident drew international attention because of the conflict around the match.
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