Khaberni - The Moroccan judiciary issued prison sentences ranging from three months to a full year against 18 Senegalese fans detained on the background of riots witnessed during the final of the African Nations Cup in January, according to the AFP correspondent on Thursday.
The accused were tried on charges of "rioting," which includes acts of violence especially against security forces, damage to sports equipment, invading the pitch, and throwing projectiles.
The incidents of the final of the African Nations Cup occurred after a penalty was awarded to the Moroccan team in the final moments, which caused an uproar among fans and also led the Senegalese players to leave the field in protest against the decision before returning again and winning with an unreturned goal in extra time.
