Videos circulating on social media have shown some Morocco supporters attacking shops owned by Senegalese nationals following the defeat of the Atlas Lions by the Teranga Lions in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.
The footage, shared online, captures scenes of vandalism at Senegalese-owned stores after the final match on Sunday.
Individuals believed to be football fans were seen smashing properties in apparent anger over the final result.
The videos did not indicate when or where the incidents occurred, and there has been no official statement confirming the scale of the attacks or any arrests as of the time of this report.
The incident followed Morocco’s loss to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final, a match that ended in disappointment for Moroccan supporters after a tense contest.
The only goal of the match was scored by Pape Gueye.
Brahim Diaz had before the goal lost a penalty kick for the Moroccans.
Online reactions to the footage were swift, with many users condemning the violence and urging restraint, stressing that football outcomes should not be used to justify attacks on individuals or businesses.
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