×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans for 'humanitarian reasons'

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Senegalese supporters who were granted a royal pardon in Morocco arrive at Blaise Diagne International Airport in Ndiass, Senegal on May 24, 2026, after being held in Morocco since the Africa Cup of Nations final. [AFP]

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has pardoned the Senegalese football supporters jailed after violence at the 2025 AFCON final in Rabat for "humanitarian reasons", a royal court statement said on Saturday.

It said that in view "of the age-old fraternal ties" between the two countries "and on the occasion of the advent of Eid al-Adha", the king has "granted, on humanitarian grounds, his royal pardon to the Senegalese supporters".

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Sports
Ongaki hits rare double to win at Nyali Club
By Mose Sammy 13 hrs ago
Golf
Njenga triumphs at Thika Sports Club
Sports
Why Malkia Strikers coach Omondi wants perfect reception and service
Sports
Rotich wins inaugural St Luke's golf tournament at Eldoret Club