Senegal football federation denounces verdict in Morocco against fans
Eighteen Senegal fans were detained following the AFCON final in Morocco on January 18 and were sentenced on Thursday.

Eighteen Senegal fans were detained following the AFCON final in Morocco on January 18 and were sentenced on Thursday.

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Pape Gueye scores in a 1-0 win following extra time after Senegal leave the field in protest at penalty decision.
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Mane scores 78th-minute winner to send Senegal through to play either Morocco or Nigeria in Sunday’s final.
Football fans at AFCON are dismayed with US president’s travel ban on select African nations before World Cup in June.
Pre-tournament favourites Senegal face AFCON’s most successful team in Wednesday’s eagerly awaited first semifinal.