Senegal President Faye Laments Continued Detention of Fans in Morocco

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has expressed concern over the continued detention of Senegalese football supporters in Morocco after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.

The fans were reportedly arrested after the final match between Senegal and Morocco during the tournament hosted by Morocco.

Speaking on the issue, President Faye said he personally reached out to Mohammed VI in a bid to secure the release or pardon of the detained supporters, but efforts have not produced any positive outcome.

“I wrote to the King of Morocco to congratulate him on hosting the Africa Cup of Nations and to ask him to pardon our fans,” Faye said.

“I addressed the legal, diplomatic, and religious aspects, but he did not issue any positive response.”

The situation has continued to attract reactions from football fans in Senegal, with many urging both governments to find a diplomatic solution to the matter.