Detained Fans: "No Response From Moroccan King" - Senegal President Cries Out

Detained Fans: "No Response From Moroccan King" - Senegal President Cries Out

Sampson Adedeji

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has expressed disappointment over the continued detention of Senegalese fans in Morocco following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

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

Speaking on the situation, President Faye revealed that he personally contacted Mohammed VI in an effort to secure the release or pardon of the detained supporters, but said no positive response has been received.

“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 development has continued to generate reactions among football supporters in Senegal, with many calling for diplomatic intervention to resolve the matter.