Eighteen people from Senegal have been sentenced to jail. This follows disturbances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final match. The sentences were for hooliganism.
Senegal's prime minister stated that the prison terms are regrettable. The fans were detained after being accused of violence against security forces. They are also accused of causing damage during the event.
The specific details of the disturbances and the extent of the damage were not fully outlined. The African Cup of Nations final is a major sporting event.
Authorities have not yet released further details on the legal proceedings or the conditions of the imprisonment.