Morocco .. The arrest of Senegalese fans at the last event in Africa

The defendants were charged with “rioting,” which included ill-treatment of soldiers, destruction of weapons, barging, and shelling. They denied any wrongdoing in the match, which ended with Senegal winning 1-0 after extra time.

The court sentenced nine defendants to one year in prison and a $545 fine, and six others to six months in prison and a $218 fine, while three were sentenced to three months in prison and a $109 fine.

The defense team announced its intention to appeal the verdicts, as reported Attorney Patrick Capo He called the decision “incomprehensible,” considering that his clients are “victims.”

The Public Prosecution wanted some of the defendants to receive a two-year sentence, saying they “deliberately interfered with the game.” Defendant relied on camera footage Prince Moulay Abdullah StadiumIn addition to medical reports confirming that security personnel and workers were injured.

The match erupted into chaos after Morocco were awarded a penalty in second-half stoppage time after Senegal’s goal was disallowed, prompting fans to try to destroy the pitch for nearly 15 minutes, and projectiles, including a chair, were thrown onto the pitch. In extra time, Pape Gui scored the winning goal for Senegal.

The Public Prosecution estimated the damage to the stadium, which was rebuilt before the tournament, at $430,000.

And that was it Confederation of African Football At the end of January, sanctions and financial fines were imposed on the two organizations for unsportsmanlike conduct and violations of the principles of fair play.

Morocco hosted the 35th edition of the World Cup between December 21 and January 18, and is also planning to host the 2030 World Cup in partnership with Spain and Portugal.